Sunday Showcase

The People Could Fly
Directed by Imani Dennison

Sunday, November 24, 12:30 pm CINEMA+

Free, (first come, first served)

The People Could Fly is a poetic documentary about the history of Black gathering spaces in Louisville, Kentucky, from the 1960s to mid-2000s. In this intimate video portrait, we delve into the ritual of roller skating and how roller rinks emerged as sanctuaries for Black culture.

Through a charged combination of archival footage, still photos, newly shot material and newsreel footage, we explore the history of a segregated Louisville and the magic that its Black community has conjured as an act of resistance. The film premiered at the Blackstar Film Festival. 2024, U.S., DCP, 21 minutes. Recommended for 12+.

Co-presented with Hyphen Film Center.

CINEMA+ with a post-screening discussion with director Imani Dennison and producers Bryn Silverman and Naveen Chaubal.