Subject: Two free screenings of award-winning Purple Dreams this weekend

PURPLE DREAMS
Award-Winning Arts-in-Education Documentary
Two Free Screenings & Panel Discussions
Sat. Oct. 20, Noon
The Bijou Theatre
275 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport
see details below

Sun Oct 21, 4pm
Ridgefield Independent Film Festival
Ridgefield Playhouse
80 East Ridge, Ridgefield 
see details below

Packing all the drama of “A Chorus Line,” the adolescent charm of “Fame” and the talent of “Glee,” “Purple Dreams” is the story of students at the Northwest School of the Arts in Charlotte, North Carolina. 

From auditions to call-backs to ultimate triumph, filmmaker Joanne Hock follows a group at the school as they undertake a production of “The Color Purple,” the first licensed to a high school theater department.

The students juggle difficult home lives, personal rivalries and disappointments. The result of skillful filmmaking is that the viewer journeys right along with them. It is a rocky but joyful ride that shows the undeniable value of arts in education.

Screening #1
Sat. Oct. 20, Noon
The Bijou Theatre
275 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport

The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County (CAFC) and partner organizations are excited to present a screening of Purple Dreams on Saturday, October 20 at noon at The Bijou Theatre, Bridgeport.

Join us for light refreshments, followed by the screening of the 72-minute film. Immediately after the screening, there will be a Q&A with a panel that includes the producer, a cast member, and arts educators to discuss the transformational power of the arts. This event is free of charge, but advance registration is required.

Panelists: 
Robin Grey, Producer of Purple Dreams
Javontre Booker, Dancer, cast member 
Angie Durrell, Founding Executive Director INTEMPO
Sheena Graham, a finalist for CT Teacher of the Year 
Moderator: Alicia Robinson, Director of Performing & Visual Arts, Bridgeport Public Schools and Local Program Director, Turnaround Arts: Bridgeport 

NOTE: SpreadMusicNow has offered to match donations made on the day of the screening - up to $5,000 to each of the participating partner organizations (see below). We hope you consider a donation, or pledge, to CAFC and/or one of the partners on the day of the event.

We're proud to partner with:

    ArtsEmpowers            Connect-Us            INTEMPO          Neighborhood Studios 
The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is grateful for the generous support of the sponsors of this event: SpreadMusicNow and People's United Bank
Screening #2
Sun Oct 21, 4pm
Ridgefield Independent Film Festival
Ridgefield Playhouse
80 East Ridge, Ridgefield 
Visit the Ridgefield Playhouse for the second screening of Purple Dreams, followed by a Q&A with Executive Producer Robin Grey. The discussion will be moderated by Tony Award-winning actor and arts activist James Naughton
United Capital has generously sponsored the free screening of this important Arts-Education-For-All documentary. 
The Ridgefield Independent Film Festival (RIFF) celebrates independent films from around the world that enlighten, entertain, and inspire moviegoers through compelling visual storytelling. RIFF brings innovative films and filmmakers to the artistically vibrant community of Ridgefield, Connecticut, for an annual four-day festival that includes screenings, panel discussions, and nightly parties. This year’s festival runs from Thursday, Oct. 18 through Sunday, October 21.
The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County is a nonprofit, membership service organization that supports its members by providing unified marketing, capacity building, professional development, and advocacy services. For the public, it publishes FCBuzz.org, a free comprehensive cultural calendar with the latest information on what’s happening in the arts and culture across Fairfield County. FCBuzz.org offers ticket and event information for: music, theater, dance, visual arts, history, lectures, literature, kids & families, classes, workshops, special events & more.

Contact us at: 203-256-2329  or info@CulturalAllianceFC.org
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