“Straight Outta Compton” is regarded as one of hip-hop’s most important records and centerpieces of the culture.
Since its release in the summer of 1988, the album has sparked the careers of award-winning artists, actors, icons, and the movie of the same name released during the 25 year anniversary in 2015 was met with acclaim.
To further showcase the film, The American Civil Liberties Union, in partnership with the Indianapolis Museum of Art, will present a special film screening and discussion of “Straight Out of Compton” on Thursday, July 7 with doors opening at 5:30 p.m., a discussion at 6 p.m. and the film beginning at 7:15 p.m.
Admission to this event will be free and open to the public at the IMA.
Prior to the screening, a panel discussion seeking to broaden the conversation about free speech, policing and racial justice will include:
• Introduction: Jane Henegar, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana
• Moderator: Rev. Michael K. Jones, Host on WTLC A.M. 1310 and pastor at Progressive Baptist Church
• Ari Attack, music journalist and Indy10 activist
• Joseph Lennis Tucker Edmonds, Assistant Professor of Africana Studies and Religious Studies, IUPUI
• Marc Williams, a.k.a. “Mr. Kinetik,” teacher, rapper, producer and DJ
• LaWanda W. Ward, Director of Pro Bono Program & Public Interest, IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law
This event is presented with the ACLU of Indiana and the Indianapolis Museum of Art with support from the Greater Indianapolis NAACP, IUPUI Department of Africana Studies, NUVO, The Lynch Quilts Project and Indy10.
