Date/Time
Date(s) - 03/26/25 - 03/27/25
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
240 East Avenue
Rochester, New York 14604
Categories
Black Cinema Series
EXECUTIVE ORDER
Screening & Discussion
Wednesday |March 26| 7:30pm
Little Theatre 1, (240 East Ave.), East End District, Rochester, NY
Doors open at 7:00pm
ABOUT THE FILM: In a dystopian near future in Brazil, an authoritarian government orders all citizens of African descent to move to Africa — creating chaos, protests, and an underground movement that inspires the nation.
Series Details: https://thelittle.org/bcs/
Black Cinema Series to Feature “Executive Order” on March 26
SPONSOR: The Black Cinema Series is a partnership between the Little Theatre and the Rochester Association of Black Journalists (RABJ).
The series is supported in part by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield.
SYNOPSIS: Set in a dystopian near future in Rio de Janeiro, a lawyer sues the Brazilian government for reparation of all descendants of African slaves in the country. The authoritarian government responds by signing an executive order sending all black citizens to Africa as an excuse to pay the debts of slavery.
DISCUSSION: Following the film “Executive Order,” there will be a post-screening discussion:
■ MIRIAM MOORE | Moderator • Chief Diversity Officer, Town of Brighton
■ JEFFREY TUCKER | Panelist • Associate Professor of English, University of Rochester
Additional panelists will be announced on the Rochester Association of Black Journalists’ (RABJ) Facebook page and the Little Theatre’s website.
ADMISSION: $12 | $8, Student (With ID), Senior (62+) & Military and First Responders.
DATE AND TIME:
•Wednesday, March 26, 2025
•Doors open at 7:00pm.; screening starts at 7:30pm
LOCATION: Little Theatre (Little Theatre 1), 240 East Ave., East End District, Rochester, NY
DETAILS: Go to http://thelittle.org/executive-order/
See you 7:30pm March 26 (Wed)!
