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Jazz Film Screening

I Called Him Morgan (91 Min), NR

2025-06-18 18:00:00 2025-06-18 19:45:00 America/New_York Jazz Film Screening A film program devoted to exceptional films with a flair for Jazz. Kent - Meeting Room A (Capacity : 85)

Wednesday, June 18
6:00pm - 7:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-18 18:00:00 2025-06-18 19:45:00 America/New_York Jazz Film Screening A film program devoted to exceptional films with a flair for Jazz. Kent - Meeting Room A (Capacity : 85)

Kent

Meeting Room A (Capacity : 85)

A film program devoted to exceptional films with a flair for Jazz.

Discover the possibilities of jazz expressive short subjects at the Art Tatum African American Resource Center. 

In February 1972, celebrated jazz musician Lee Morgan was shot dead by his common-law wife Helen during a gig at a club in New York City.  The murder sent shockwaves through the jazz community, and the memory of the event still haunts those who knew the Morgans.  This feature documentary by filmmaker Kasper Collin is a lover letter to two unique personalities and the music that brought them together. 

Art Tatum was one of the greatest improvisational musicians in the history of jazz and is heralded for his artistic vision and technical ability.  The Art Tatum African American Resource Center is dedicated space to provide educational and historical information on black cultural heritage and experiences.  It is located within the Kent Branch and is open to visitors during Library hours.

AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Performances/Special Events | Movies |

TAGS: | arttatum |

Kent

Phone: 419.259.5340

Hours
Mon, Jul 07 9:00AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Jul 08 9:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Jul 09 9:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Jul 10 9:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Jul 11 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Jul 12 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Jul 13 Closed

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  • 32 public computers/44 public Netbooks
  • 4 children's computers/4 teen computers
  • Research lab with 6 computers for group collaboration
  • Teen gaming room with PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360
  • Free Wifi
  • Meeting Space200-person meeting room/handicapped accessible
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