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Please join us for a screening of the Netflix original documentary IS THAT BLACK ENOUGH FOR YOU?!? The film tracks the history of Black cinema, focused mainly on the '70s, with archival and new interviews with many of the key players from the era.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with cinematographer Justin Ervin and moderated by ArtCenter Faculty and Alum Joel Bryant.

About the Artist:

Justin is an award-winning Writer, Director and Cinematographer of both scripted and non-scripted work. His work has appeared on notable platforms including Netflix, PBS, HBO and Hulu, most recently serving as Cinematographer on the 2022 Netflix Original Documentary IS THAT BLACK ENOUGH FOR YOU?!? as well as the 2022 narrative feature film RITTENHOUSE SQUARE. His cinematography has been nominated multiple times for, and recently won the Webby Award. As a Cinematographer, Justin continues to operate at the vanguard, creating at the intersection of documentary and narrative cinematography aesthetics. As a Photographer, his work has graced the cover of Harper’s Bazaar with spreads in Harper’s Bazaar, Elle magazine and others. Justin earned his MFA in social documentary filmmaking from SVA in NYC and has completed master courses at the prestigious American Society of Cinematographers. As a Writer and Director, he has won multiple awards including Best Documentary at Garden State Film Festival and The Audience Award at New Filmmakers LA. Justin is currently expanding his work as a director into television and feature films.

View more of his work on his website: justinervin.film/contact

This event is FREE and open to all. RSVP is required.