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His
campaign was both personally and intellectually driven.
Tilghman, in part, focused on opening public discussions to
uncover the pros and cons about the idea of ethnic heritage
‘months.’ Since Black History Month is the shortest, he
explored concepts such as separating Black History from
American History and whether it denigrates the roles that
Black people have played throughout American history. Not
the least of the goals of the quest involved his need to
resolve some of his own feelings about his identity and
convictions.
The
result of Tilghman’s efforts is a most insightful and
sometimes humorous movie, ‘MORE THAN A MONTH’ which is
really about what it means to be an American and to fight
for one’s rightful place in the American landscape. ‘MORE
THAN A MONTH’ WILL MAKE IT’S DETROIT DEBUT AT THE VIRGIL H.
CARR CULTURAL ARTS CENTER, 311 EAST GRAND RIVER ON
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 AT 6:30 P.M. The viewing is free and
is the only local opportunity to see the movie and to meet
Tilghman to learn more about what he learned and how the
movie came together.
‘More
Than A Month’ is co-sponsored by the Department of Africana
Studies at Wayne State University, WDET Radio and the
Trinity Film Coalition
The Arts League of Michigan
is a non-profit, arts and culture organization that provides
adults and children with opportunities to experience arts
education and the performing arts.
All classes and
activities are held in the Virgil H. Carr Cultural Arts
Center,311
East Grand River
.For
more information about Carr Center programs, call
313-965-8430.
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