FREE Outdoor Screening of THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MISS SCOTT. SAT., AUG. 30 in MARCUS GARVEY PARK in HARLEM

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Join Image Nation Outdoors and Black Public Media BPM for an
unforgettable evening under the stars at the Richard Rodgers
Amphitheatre in Marcus Garvey Park on Saturday, August 30th as
part of the annual Image Nation Outdoors Film and Music
Festival. This free community celebration
features a live DJ set by CJ Sheila P Shift at 7:00 PM and

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the highly anticipated screeningof The Disappearance of Miss
Scott, a powerful new documentary by Nicole London
that explores the life and legacy of the iconic entertainer
Hazel Scott. At 8:00 PM.
London will be in attendance forthe Labor Day weekend event.
The riveting documentary uncovers the largely forgotten
story of Hazel Scott, a prodigious jazz pianist,

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acclaimed Hollywood actress, andfearless labor and civil rights
pioneer. Born in Trinidad and raised in
Harlem, Scott captivated audiences with her musical
brilliance, shattered racial andgender barriers, and became the
first Black American woman to host her own nationally
syndicated TV show. But Scott S uncompromising

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activism against racism and political repression during the
McCarthy era and her work on behalf of the fair treatment of
Black actors came at a price. Her opponents blacklisted and
ultimately erased her from mainstream culture through rare
archival footage, intimate interviews, and commentary from
artists such as Mickey Guyden, Alicia Keys, Jason Moran, Amanda

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Seals, Tracy Thoms, and Camille Thurman, and Cheryl Lee Ralph.
As the voice of Hazel Scott, this moving film resurrects
Scott S legacy, placing her backat the center of American
cultural history where she belongs.
Linked to the trailer. Https://shorturl.atu45r5

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Partnering with Black Public Media for this year S Image
Nation outdoors is especially meaningful as we bring Hazel
Scott, an icon of artistry and activism, back to Harlem, where
her legacy was born, said Gregory Gates, executive
producer of Image Nation. This screening in the heart of
her own community is our way of honoring her brilliance and

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ensuring her story is rememberedwhere it began.
We're proud to again collaboratewith Imagnation to present The
Disappearance of Miss Scott, a film that embodies the spirit of
Black resilience, creativity andtruth telling, said Leslie
Fields Cruz, executive director of BPM.
These kinds of stories are essential.

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They challenge erasure and invite audiences to rediscover
the power of our cultural pioneers.
The screening will be held at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheatre
in Marcus Garvey Park, 18 Mount Morris Park West at 122nd St.
In case of rain, the event will be held at Mount Morris

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Ascension Presbyterian Church, 15 Mt Morris Park West at W
122nd St. New York, NY 10027.
Join us for a night of music, culture and cinematic brilliance
as we honor a legend and celebrate Black excellence.
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black public media on YouTube. Event details Location Richard
Rodgers Amphitheater, Marcus Garvey Park, 18 Mount Morris

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Park West at 122nd St. Harlem Date Saturday, August
30th, 2025 DJ set 7:00 PM by CJ Sheila P Shift film screening
8:00 PM Admission free. Bring a blanket, lawn chair and

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good vibes. RSVP link
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V equals CFTO 3YO1 UG About Image Nation Outdoors Now in its

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21st year, the Image Nation Outdoors Film and Music Festival
is a free summer series that celebrates the global Black
experience through cinema and music.
With roots in Harlem and a mission to uplift Black voices
and stories, the festival has become a cultural staple in New
York City. About Black Public Media Black

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Public Media BPM supports the development of visionary content
creators and distributes storiesabout the Black experience to
inspire a more equitable and inclusive world.
For 45 plus years, BPM has addressed the needs of unserved
and underserved audiences. BPM supported programs have won

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five Emmys, 10 Peabodys, 5 Anthem Awards, 14 Emmy
nominations, and an Oscar nomination.
VPM continues to address historical, contemporary, and
systemic challenges that traditionally impede the
development and distribution of Black stories.
Https://blackpublicmedia.org.