Inside Buffalo: Film Screening @ the National Constitution Center
Speaking of film screenings (sup Dan!), the National Constitution Center is hosting a free (with museum admission) screening of Inside Buffalo on Saturday. The screening will be hosted by Fred Kudio Kuwornu, the director of the award winning film.
Unfamiliar with this documentary? Here’s a blip about the film from the NCC’s press release.
[The film] tells the story of the 92nd Buffalo Division, the all-African American combat unit that fought with outstanding heroism in Italy during World War II. Nicknamed “Buffalo Soldiers” after the name given by American Indians to the black members of the U.S. Cavalry who fought Indians in the American West, these men fought two wars at the same time: one against the Nazis, the other against racial discrimination.
Kuwornu, an Italian filmmaker of African heritage, searches out little-known aspects of the story, including details of the friendships forged between African American soldiers and the Italian partisan fighters and villagers they liberated from fascist rule. One of the highlights of the film includes footage of Vernon Baker, the last living African American soldier awarded the Medal of Honor in World War II, and vividly recounts his war-time experiences and the heroism of his unit.
The screening starts at 3pm. Great chance to see a stirring documentary and meet an award winning director.
Film Screening of Inside Buffalo
Saturday, February 5, 2011, 3pm – 6pm
Free with Museum Admission
National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street (19106)
(215) 409-6600
www.constitutioncenter.org
