Film Screening and Discussion “Ray”
Wed 22 Feb 2017, 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
American Center
Rose Garden Tower, 1st Floor
170 Ngoc Khanh Street, Hanoi
From the organizer:
Join us for the Film Screening and Discussion ‘Ray’ (2004) in Black History Month.
Film note:
Ray is the story of the life and career of the legendary rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles, from his humble beginnings in the South, where he went blind at age seven, to his meteoric rise to stardom during the 1950s and 1960s. Directed by Taylor Hackford, Ray was nominated for six Academy Awards, winning two – Best Achievement in Sound Mixing as well as Best Performance by Actor in a Leading Role (Jamie Foxx). Our discussion will focus on African Americans and the Oscars, African American contributions to music as well as the general portrayal of African Americans in global media.
Speakers: Curtis Johnson, U.S. Embassy Hanoi
Language: English
The screening is open free of charge to the public. Register here.
A photo ID card / student card / driving license is required for entry.
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Watch the film’s trailer here:
