THE POWERBROKER Screening

A Community Cinema Event

Date: Sunday, January 13, 2013 - 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th Street, NW at V Street, Washington, D.C. 20009

'The Powerbroker: Whitney Young's Fight for Civil Rights' tells the story of Whitney Young, Jr., the civil rights champion who negotiated with top leaders of industry and government to create greater opportunities for minorities. 

During the 1960s, as the executive director of the National Urban League, Young was one of the few African Americans who had the ears of those who controlled the levers of power: Fortune 500 CEOs, governors, senators, and presidents. While he is less known today than other leaders of the era because of the behind-the-scenes nature of his work, Young's legacy and influence are still felt profoundly.

There will be two screenings of this film. Both are free and open to the public but we recommend you reserve a space ahead of time. Distinguished guests will present after the screenings. 

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Sunday, January 13 at 5pm

Busboys and Poets, 14th Street, NW at V Street

SPECIAL GUEST: Jefferi K. Lee, General Manager, WHUT Television with other speakers TBA

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Sunday, January 27 at 3pm

 Washington DCJCC, 1529 16th Street, NW at Q Street 

SPECIAL GUEST: TBA

 

The screenings are in partnership with ITVS Community Cinema. 

Watch the trailer here: