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Roots at 40

Start Date:	2/1/2017	Start Time:	6:00 PM
End Date:	2/1/2017	End Time:	9:00 PM

Event Description
Roots at 40
6PM
Wednesday evening, February 1st
African American Museum in Philadelphia
701 Arch Street
Philadelphia, Pa 19106

2017 marks the 40th anniversary of the extraordinary television series Roots. This spring, A&E and History aired an equally remarkable remake of Alex Haley’s amazing story. Join some of the Roots creative team for a screening and conversation about why the story of Roots continues to resonate so powerfully today.

Screening:
A&E/History - Roots

Panel:
Mark Wolper, Executive Producer

Mario Van Peebles, director
(schedule permitting)

Dr. Daina Ramey Berry, historical consultant for the series and professor at University of Texas at Austin

Moderator: Jonathan Capehart, The Washington Post and MSNBC

Free and Open to the Public
Reception to follow

RSVP
rootsat40philly.eventbrite.com

Presented by
Kal and Lucille Rudman Institute for Entertainment Industry Studies of Westphal College, Drexel University
The African American Museum of Philadelphia
Drexel University Center for Cultural Partnerships
With support from A&E and The History Channel

Contact Information:
Name: Karen Curry
Phone: 9175975466
Email: karen.curry@drexel.edu