Newark Public Library is a proud partner of the Newark Black Film Festival, now in its 43rd year, presenting Youth Cinema on six Mondays in July and August.<\/p>\n

Monday, July 3, 2017<\/strong>
\n10:30 am – 12:15 pm
\nCentennial Hall, 2nd Floor, Main Library<\/strong>
\n5 Washington Street, Newark<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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\n George Washington Carver<\/strong><\/p>\n Learn how Mr. Carver became one of the world\u2019s foremost experts in agriculture and horticulture. \n30 min.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n	\n Tell Me Who I Am<\/strong><\/p>\n A princess from Timbuktu and her magical friend take a journey in a time-travel ship that transports them to the 21st century. \n37 min.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n	\n Adventures in Odyssey: Race to Freedom<\/strong><\/p>\n With the help of friends and an abolitionist, a young boy helps slaves escape through the Underground Railroad. \n27 min.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n  <\/p>\n Monday, July 10, 2017<\/strong> \n10:30 am – 12:00 noon \nCentennial Hall, 2nd Floor, Main Library<\/strong> \n5 Washington Street, Newark<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n The Proud Family Movie<\/strong><\/p>\n 16 year-old Penny and her family are lured on an all-expenses paid vacation only to be captured by a mad scientist who refuses to let them go because, her dad Oscar won\u2019t reveal his super-secret multiplying formula. \n91 min.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n  <\/p>\n Monday, July 17, 2017<\/strong> \n10:30 am – 12:00 noon \nCentennial Hall, 2nd Floor, Main Library<\/strong> \n5 Washington Street, Newark<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Meltrek: Exploring Ancient Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n This animated film teaches history, culture and contributions of African Americans from 3000 BCD to 2008 using hip hop music as a teaching tool. \n55 min.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n Zarafa<\/strong><\/p>\n Maki meets Zarafa, a baby giraffe, and together they take a hot air balloon on an adventure from Africa to Europe, determined to find a way to return Zarafa to her rightful home. \n18 min.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n  <\/p>\n Monday, July 24, 2017<\/strong> \n10:30 am – 12:00 noon \nCentennial Hall, 2nd Floor, Main Library<\/strong> \n5 Washington Street, Newark<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \u00a0<\/td>\n \u00a0<\/td>\n \u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Sule and the Case of the Tiny Sparks<\/strong><\/p>\n A young girl who wants to learn the meaning of a proverb, seeks guidance from the proverb detective named Sule. This film inspires audiences with the engaging message that even small actions can yield big results. \n11 min.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n Thugaboo: Sneaker Madness<\/strong><\/p>\n The film focuses on the adventures of neighborhood kids of different racial cultures known as “The Boo Crew” with D-Roc, often helping each other out of situations and learning moral lessons. \n45 min.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n The Honest-to-Goodness Truth<\/strong><\/p>\n Young Libby tries not to lie – she’s been taught that it’s good to be honest. But sometimes the truth can be hard to take, and soon finds herself in trouble with her friends. \n14 min.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n  <\/p>\n Monday, July 31, 2017<\/strong> \n10:30 am – 12:00 noon \nCentennial Hall, 2nd Floor, Main Library<\/strong> \n5 Washington Street, Newark<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Mrs. Katz and Tush<\/strong><\/p>\n Larnel, a young African-American boy, and Mrs. Katz, an elderly Jewish woman, develop an unusual friendship through their concern for a cat named Tush. \n30 min.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n You\u2019re Beautiful<\/strong><\/p>\n Often misjudged, 11-year-old Shola truly knows the internal conflict she faces and the pressures of dealing with the school. \n28 min.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n \n White Water<\/strong><\/p>\n A boy in the Deep South discovers that no matter the fountain, water is water. Thus, begins a journey of self-discovery that is based on a childhood experience of author Michael Bandy. \n9 min.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n  <\/p>\n Monday, August 7, 2017<\/strong> \n10:30 am – 12:30 pm \nCentennial Hall, 2nd Floor, Main Library<\/strong> \n5 Washington Street, Newark<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Queen of Katwe<\/strong><\/p>\n Phiona, a 10-year old girl from Katwe in Kampala, Uganda sees her world rapidly change after being introduced to the game of chess by missionary Robert Katende. Phiona becomes fascinated with the game and soon becomes a top player under Katende\u2019s guidance.\u00a0 Her success in local competitions opens the door to a bright future and a chance to escape from a life of hardship. \n124 min.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/td>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n  <\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n Save<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Newark Public Library is a proud partner of the Newark Black Film Festival, now in its 43rd year, presenting Youth Cinema on six Mondays in July and August. 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