| Hughes'
Dream Harlem
This multi-layered documentary consists of roundtable discussions and a tour of Hughes' Harlem hang-outs. The distinguished actor/activist Ossie Davis offers the narration in his soulful baritone, while his wife and collaborator, the renowned Ruby Dee, reflects on Hughes' life with such notable personalities as poet Sonia Sanchez and music industry icon Damon Dash. The artists testify to his continuing impact on their work and his steadfast racial pride and artistic independence. Hughes' Dream Harlem will inspire students to discover Hughes' work while encouraging them to pursue their own writing.  |
"Hughes'
Dream Harlem
carries the poetic voice of African Americans from the Harlem Renaissance
to todays Def poetry. It reveals insight into Harlem of the past and
the socio-political issues facing Africans in America today in the present."
"Hughes'
Dream Harlem
makes the link to today's spoken word movement and the music-based poetry
form that Langston invented." "Imaginatively filmed, this fine program is recommended for both school and public libraries." --Booklist Producer:
Darralynn Hutson Director/Producer: Jamal Joseph
Video Purchase: $195
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Langston
Hughes was one of the most prominent figures of the Harlem Renaissance
and is often referred to as Harlem's poet laureate. This film shows
how Hughes successfully fused jazz, blues and common speech to celebrate
the beauty of Black life. Hughes' Dream Harlem presents a vision
of the esteemed poet in present-day Harlem and makes an important case
for Hughes' impact on hip-hop and the spoken-word community. 