Traveling While Black
Roger Ross Williams,
Bonnie Nelson Schwartz,
Lina Srivastava,
Yasmin Elayat

Special Preview Event
This film will screen on
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Published in 1936, the Green Book became an essential tool for African American travelers. The book consisted of a coast-to-coast listing of bars, hotels, and other businesses that were black-friendly in the age of Jim Crow. Traveling While Black presents a contemporary exploration of the issues related to restricted movement in modern-day America with a suite of experiences including a traveling museum exhibit, virtual reality films, and live events. Academy Award–winning director Roger Ross Williams will present a sneak peek of this compelling project, including a live performance, a teaser of the project’s first VR piece, and a panel discussion.