IT WAS ALL A DREAM

2024, dir. dream hampton
USA, 83 min.
In English | Format: Digital

 

November 14 & 18 | In 1993, as hip-hop emerged as a radical voice against a backdrop of systemic racism and mass incarceration, IT WAS ALL A DREAM serves as a visual memoir that immerses viewers in the genre’s golden era, teetering on the edge of global domination. dream hampton (Surviving R. Kelly) offers exclusive access to legendary artists like The Notorious B.I.G., Snoop Dogg, and Method Man, illuminating their artistry and the vibrant culture they shaped while reflecting on the complexities of Black identity during this pivotal moment in history, echoing the struggles and triumphs of a generation.

“Brims with the green energy of an enthusiast and affirms the power individual archives play in building a community narrative.” – Lovia Gyarkye, Hollywood Reporter


The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu

SHOWTIMES

Thurs. Nov. 14, 8:15 p.m.
Mon. Nov. 18, 6:15 p.m.

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