PERSPECTIVE FILM SERIES PRESENTS:
CURTIS (2020)
Join Contemporary Calgary in collaboration with Pink Flamingo, April 7 at 7:00pm, for the sixth presentation of our ten-part Perspective Film Series—Curtis (2020) will be screened in the Dome Theatre.
This month’s Perspective focuses on compassion and empathy. The weight of loneliness is relieved in this film, as individuals with stigmatized struggles are met with encouragement from unlikely companions. Each person is looking for something from the past, from within, and for the future—intended to reframe ideas about mental health, disability, and teen pregnancy.
Make it a date night—bring a friend and enjoy a variety of drinks and snacks from our concession bar. After the film, we invite YOUR perspective on the larger themes of compassion and empathy. Stay and socialize with fellow attendees for a short post-film discussion and survey.
Doors: 7:00 pm
Screening: 7:30 pm
Runtime: 1h 25m
Perspective Discussion: 9:00pm
Drink & Snack Bar open from 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Curtis (2020): Synopsis
Curtis (Dwight Henry), a former basketball star now living on the streets of Detroit while struggling with mental illness is triggered by the loss of his championship ring. Drake (Alex Henderson), a passionate young basketball player in dire need of coaching meets Curtis. The two work together to help one another in this story about empathy.
Rating: TV-MA
Genre: Drama/Sport
Runtime: 85 mins
Recommended Films Based on Curtis (2020)
37 SECONDS (2011)
HIKARI
Stream on Netflix
THE BODY REMEMBERS WHEN THE WORLD BROKE OPEN (2019)
ELLE-MAIJA TAILFEATHERS, KATHLEEN HEPBURN
Stream for free on CBC Gem, Buy on Youtube for $7.99
About the Curator: Alia Aluma (she/her)
An advocate for the creative industries and global contributor to arts and culture communities, Alia Aluma has worked and studied in four different continents and conducts her research and workplace tasks in three different languages. Her multilateral passions link grand interests such as architecture, film, writing, and entertainment, leading to experiences within the fields of fashion, photography, technical and culture teaching, writing and publishing, and fine arts and curation. While her current focus is on capital culture and art direction, she is also a practising visual artist and writer who has had works on display in Rome, Canada, and England. Her work is deeply rooted in empathetic work ethic and diversity, proven by her studies in multilingualism and world cultures.
Before graduating with degrees in Art History, Communications, and World Literature & Culture, Aluma began working as a ghostwriter while studying abroad in Hong Kong. In this role, she began writing novels on behalf of international clients, specializing in science fiction and business literature. Upon returning to Canada, Aluma stepped into the role of Editor-in-Chief and teacher, mentoring an entire journalism department from the ground up with Alberta’s largest hip hop foundation. Eventually, Aluma’s written history would lead to the creation of a digital course with skillshare foundation UPWEGO.ai. Currently, Aluma is working on publishing her Masters research in decentralized art and currencies (CryptoArt).
Aluma’s research has placed her within new roles in the creative industry, including her current position as Creative Arts & Technology Director with Greta Bar YYC/YEG/YVR, where she manages a CryptoArt Creative Foundation with the intention of reviving Calgary’s art scene. After speaking at multiple international conferences, she has also engaged with a team of academics from various institutions and many notable crypto-artists, leading to a highly anticipated textbook on the matter (publishing date TBD).
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