Five New Cities Join the Movement to Bring "SELMA" to Students for Free, Expanding the Nationwide Effort to 13 Locations
African-American Leaders in
Following the lead of a team of African-American business leaders in
The efforts are inspired by the success of the program in
"The chance to share a film, which has so poignantly captured a pivotal
moment in our history, has struck a deep chord within the
African-American business community and resonated so profoundly across
the country that a simple idea has become a national movement," said
Added
"This initiative is unprecedented in African-American history. Never
before has a group of black leaders donated the funds to enable students
across the country to view a film created by a black director for free,"
said
In
In the other cities, 7th, 8th and 9th grade students who present a current student ID or report card at the box office of any participating theater will receive free admission while tickets last.
Viacom's Paramount Pictures, which is distributing "SELMA," is coordinating the programs with participating theaters in the U.S. For a list of participating theaters in select cities offering free admission to students during this program and for information on group sales, visit www.SelmaMovie.com/studenttickets.
Business leaders in additional cities are currently organizing
commitments from community organizations. Those cities will be announced
The local business leaders who are leading the efforts in the five cities are:
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E. Robbie Robinson , Managing Director atBDT & Company and Vice Chair of the Board ofAfter School Matters , andDesiree Rogers , CEO ofJohnson Publishing Company and an advisory board member ofAfter School Matters , inChicago
"The film ‘SELMA' represents a powerful moment in our nation's history," said Robinson. "It is critical that our teens appreciate the significance of this moment and its extraordinary impact on the advancement of civil rights.After School Matters is thrilled to provide our teens the opportunity to see the film."
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Former Ambassador
Ron Kirk and Paget L. Alves inDallas
"Thanks toCharles Phillips andBill Lewis , whose vision and encouragement lead to this momentous event, students all around the country will have the opportunity to know Dr. King's historic journey towards civil rights," said Alves.
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Roderick West , Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, Entergy Corporation, inNew Orleans
"New Orleans is proud to be a part of this remarkable movement to share this important and timely piece of American history," said West.
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Charles Ward , Chief Development Officer,Yerba Buena Center for the Arts , inOakland /San Francisco Bay Area
"Watching these efforts unfold across America has been an inspiration to our community," said Ward. "We are honored to be able to help our students experience such an event."
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Toni Cook Bush , News Corporation, andDeDe Lea , Executive Vice President, Global Government Relations,Viacom , inWashington D.C.
"It's an honor to contribute to such a worthwhile cause," said Bush. "I am certain that our students inWashington will find hope and encouragement in Ms. DuVernay's film and will leave the theater better for it."
To help get the word out about the program, tweet using the hashtag #SelmaForStudents.
Directed by
The film also stars
Paramount Pictures, Pathé, and Harpo Films present "SELMA." Produced by
"SELMA" is the story of a movement. The film chronicles the tumultuous
three-month period in 1965, when Dr.
"SELMA" is playing in theaters nationwide. To learn more about the film, go to http://www.selmamovie.com.
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