September 2001
Issue Cover for the Week of Sept 28th thru Oct 5th
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September 2001
Issue Cover for the Week of Sept 28th thru Oct 5th
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WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?So then, we must always aim at those things that bring peace and
that help strengthen one another. Something about that passage is extremely soothing considering the current climate
of the United States and the many acts of kindness and selflessness that have blossomed
in this country. It is still unfathomable that New York City and Washington D.C. have
been forever changed. For those of us that toil in the entertainment world, these past
weeks have been difficult to bear as many of us have tried to grapple with understanding our
role in society. Who wants to be entertained right now? And in the words of the great
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., "we've got some difficult days ahead." Difficult because
it's tough to imagine entertaining the world while the United States is mourning and
recovering.
Nevertheless, the blackfilm.com crew, the film studios, actors, actresses, exhibitors and all those that dedicate themselves to creating works of free expression for your enjoyment sincerely want to continue the mission. We want to make you laugh. We want to make you smile. We want you to fall in love again. We want you to experience film - the one art form that can deliver to your mind and body in a mere two hours sensations and experiences that can last a lifetime. More importantly, we want to emphasize that we hope that you feel confident to jump-start your life if you have placed it on hold - go to the movies, go to a nightclub, go out to dinner, go to the mall…do your thing. Remember, this is the United States of America - Land of the Free, Home of The Brave. More than ever, those words should mean something to you. Don't let the acts of hate and destruction alter your life. Last year, almost 1.5 billion people went to the movies. Don't stop doing what you love. We sincerely hope that we will see you at the Lincoln Center on October 19, 2001.
Till next week,
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Oh, yes, the blackfilm.com crew and Presenting Sponsor Martell are moving full steam ahead
to bring you our next screening. Look in your inbox for the newsletter announcement.
Next weekend, October 5th is an exciting weekend for film. Mr. Denzel Washington returns to
the big screen in "Training Day" from Warner Bros. In 2000, we made a stink about
Denzel not winning an Oscar, and if he doesn't win this year, provided someone else shows us
better acting talent, we will scream and complain again because this performance is stronger
than a Hurricane.