A Conversation with Harry Belafonte

From Robeson to Obama: The Intersection of Art & Advocacy in America

This rare conversation with an American icon, looks at the unique role art and culture has played in shaping the landscape of the United States, with the legendary career and achievements of Mr. Belafonte as the lens we examine it by. Over the past 60 years, Mr. Belafonte has blazed a trail for people of African decent not only in the entertainment industry but in the areas of social justice, politics, equality and freedom. Join us as we talk to a leader and artist who has seen it all. From the groundbreaking film “Carmen Jones” to involvement in social issues like the modern Civil Rights Movement, South African divestment, HIV/AIDS.

Moderated by award-winning journalist and cultural critic Elvis Mitchell

2011 Tribeca All Access

Sundance 2011

Featured Events to Focus on the Past, Present and Future of Black Cinema

LOS ANGELES, CA (January 19, 2011)  – The Blackhouse Foundation congratulates and applauds the 2011 Sundance Film Festival on the inclusion of 31 documentaries, narrative features, and short films featuring diverse stories that include African and African American talent and/or directors in this year’s line-up.  We are proud to announce that January 21-23, 2011, Blackhouse will return to Main Street in Park City to continue to promote diversity on the screens and in the streets of Sundance.

The Blackhouse Foundation celebrates its 5th anniversary collaborating with the festival this year.  “Sundance is more than just a Festival; it is a community of artists whose impact is felt worldwide. We are proud to witness more visibility for Black filmmakers on the screen, in the labs, and on the streets of Sundance,” stated Blackhouse Chairman Brickson Diamond.

As an official Institute Associate of the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, The Blackhouse is gratified by the realization of its goal to increase diversity at Sundance.  However, the work is hardly done. Blackhouse will mark this year’s landmark achievement by continuing its tradition of creating a space for its diverse constituents to convene for thought-provoking workshops, powerhouse networking, recognition of the films in the festival, and the opportunity to carve out new frontiers for Blacks in independent film.

This year, Blackhouse hosted events at Buona Vita Restaurant at 804 Main Street, Park City, Utah starting on Friday, January 21, 2011 and concluded on Sunday, January 23, 2011.

The Blackhouse Foundation continues in its efforts to encourage diversity of programming and to increase attendance of African-American and diverse filmmakers at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.

Gabourey Sidibe: A Blackhouse Exclusive

Interview with filmmakers of the film “Precious”, that won 3 awards at Sundance Film Festival 2009 – GRAND JURY PRIZE, DRAMATIC; AUDIENCE AWARD, DRAMATIC and Special Jury Prize For Acting