Two contrasting films of the inspiring author James Baldwin were screened at the Brecht forum in the West Village, NYC last night with curator Matt Peterson of Red Channels. One, a South Florida TV interview of Baldwin by a TV personality and history professor with a small live audience, was focused on his political views. The second film recorded his passionate address to a larger, West Indian audience in London. Both focused on solidarity of oppressed people and the need for broader freedoms, for a deeper understanding of our damaged selves and our damaged society. He spoke of revolution on a global scale, he spoke with hope. Continue reading →