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Tonight’s film is a special one for all the comic book geeks out there! We’re watching 1997’s “Spawn” based on the breakout Black-created comic series. Showtime is 7:15pm come thru!!

Tonight’s movie was a last minute substitute “Blankman” (1994) Part of our Black Heroes before Wakanda series

ITS MONDAY!! Jam night!

Tonight at the Stratosphere! “Passing”(2021) Two affluent women’s lives are becoming intertwined in 1920s nyc in this Netflix film by Rebecca Hall. It’s based on Nella Larsen’s 1929 novel of the same name. She was considered the premier novelist of the Harlem renaissance. 🍿🎬 Do you think passing as a certain race or gender is still happening today?

Let’s talk about it in the comments and tonight after the movie!

We’ve been celebrating women’s month all March at the Stratosphere with women led of directed films. Tomorrow film will be “Passing” (2021) Directed by Rebecca Hall and staring Tessa Thompson and Ruth . It’s funny, monochromatic and being held as the update to “the imitation of life”. Join us at 6:30 for some after work relaxation, 7pm film and film discussion afterwards.

We’ve been celebrating women’s month all March at the Stratosphere with women led of directed films. Tomorrow film will be “Passing” (2021) Directed by Rebecca Hall and staring Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga. It’s funny, monochromatic and being held as the update to “the imitation of life”. Join us at 6:30 for some after work relaxation, 7pm film and film discussion afterwards.

Tonight come thru with your poetry, songs, or instrument! Let’s jam the min is open.

Movie Night is getting Musical, this is a 1954 classic “Carmen Jones” starring Harry Belafonte and Dorothy Dandridge. Come thru and get some hot mulled cider! Stay for the discussion after!

Movie Nite @ the Stratosphere tmrw at 7, feat “Carmen Jones” (1954)

Movie Night: TONIGHT @ 7pm “Waiting to Exhale” (1995)

In honor of Woman’s History Month we will be enjoying films done by the ladies! This week “The Secret Life of Bees”

Tonight’s event starts at 7pm, you can arrive by 6 if you want to mingle. Love show and tell us an interactive artist showcase all developing a theme over a dozen artist have been developing for this past month.

TONIGHT! The Mic is Open!

Movie Night is gonna be lit🔥 “Nope” 2022

It’s the last Wednesday of February, celebrate Black futures at the Stratosphere. DM for details. Wed Feb 22, stay tuned for movie title.

Every Monday 7-10pm

Tonight’s movie starts at 7pm. Don’t be late!!

Movie Night every Wednesday! Stay tuned for Film title.

Movie Night!! Black Futures Month continues! We’re watching “Sorry to Bother You” (2018) this week. This film by Boots Riley has something to say. Come thru for popcorn, drinks, hot food and vibes. 🍿🍔🎥😘 Here’s what to expect:

6:30 Before the film:
30min Music reception and mixer. A time to destress after a long day and get to know the other attendees.

7:00 Showtime and food

9:00 After the film:
30 min Group discussion. A time to share your opinion about the film. This week we have a big announcement about what’s to come!

Tonight’s film is “Sankofa” (1993) runtime (1993) come thru! Food. Drinks. Discussion. 🍔🍿🎥

To begin Black History Month, we decided to focus on Black Futures. So the first film in our “Black Futures Month” series is “Sankofa.” A film about African descendant characters who had drifted far from their African roots. Sankofa is a Ghanaian Akan language word that means to “go back, look for, and gain wisdom, power and hope.” So fitting for the first day of February.

Join us at 6:30 for vibes, good times, and a trip to the future that helps us reflect on our past.

This year we’re celebrating February as “Black Futures Month.” All films showcased for the next 4 weeks will be Afro-futurist depictions of what is to come! Stay tuned for titles!

Tonight’s film for movie night “Queen and Slim” (2019) Are they really next Bonnie and Clyde? Have you seen this one before?

Movie Night at the Stratosphere this Tuesday! Stay tuned for title! DM to RSVP

Movie Night moved to WEDNESDAY this week. Come thru to see a Spike Lee Joint, “Bamboozled.” RSVP in our DMs!

Tonight’s film! Stop by at 6:30pm. This 2018 film was easily the most controversial documentary of 2022 due to racist claims filed against Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets. The film aims to prove the African origin of Semitic people. Come thru tonight and see what all the buzz is about!

Wishing you a happy 2023. We’re starting the new year with the most controversial documentary of last year. This film made a certain Basketball Player lose over $300 million just for mentioning it by name! And we intend to see what all the hubbub is about. So come join us Tuesday at 6:30 for a thrilling film and discussion.

BYOB!! We’re playing spades and dominoes and having a classic wild family gathering vibe. Red Solo cups, drunk uncles, and twerking cousins. Lol, come countdown with us. Donation-based. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Continuing our “BANNED FROM THEATERS” series we will be screening “The spook who sat by the door” tmrw 12/27 Doors at 6:30
Have you heard of this movie before?

ABOUT THE FILM:
This film was released in 1973 by filmmaker Ivan Dixon. It’s based on a 1969 book by the same title written by Sam Greenlee, who later went on to write the script. The story follows Dan Freeman who joins the CIA with the intent to bring the skills he learned back to his own community, tension arises as he shifts his focus to Black Liberation.

WHY IT WAS BANNED:

The NYT said in Sept 2020, “”Spook” opened in September 1973 in the midst of televised Watergate hearings, several years after the F.B.I.’s secret Counterintelligence Program (Cointelpro) disabled the Black Panthers.” Needless to say white American was spooked. The FBI had the movie pulled from theaters after just a few weeks, out of fear of a National Black riot.

Continuing our “BANNED FROM THEATERS” series we will be showing “The spook who sat by the door” tmrw 12/27 6:45pm.

TODAY. IT’S MOVIE NIGHT! As part of the series “BANNED FROM THEATRES”, we’ll be screening controversial films all January, starting today. Come thru at 6:30 for Movie title, you won’t want to miss this.

Today DOORS AT 7!! Come thru, vibes, g***a, music

Tomorrow at come for live roots, vibes, infused drinks, and a special awards ceremony! Doors at 7pm RSVP Now!!