Join the DC History Center for documentary screening of Kindred Spirits followed by a discussion about arts education in the District.
Washington, DC is an exceptional city for arts education. For many artists, teaching is both a livelihood and a meaningful way to spark a love of art in the next generation. Visit the DC History Center on Saturday, March 14 to learn about two such artists, Hilda Wilkinson Brown (1894-1981) and Lilian Thomas Burwell (b. 1927), both African American, native Washingtonians. During a screening of Kindred Spirits, we’ll explore the lives of this dynamic duo—an aunt and a niece—who forged careers as artists and educators despite the hardships of the Great Depression and racial segregation.
After the screening, filmmaker Cintia Cabib will be in conversation with local arts educator Electra Bolotas to talk about the film’s themes and arts education in the District today.
Cintia Cabib is a documentary producer, cinematographer, and video editor. Her documentaries have aired on public television stations nationwide and have screened at venues throughout the country. Cintia’s films feature the Washington, DC area and its communities with a focus on the arts, local history, the environment, and multicultural issues. Learn more about her films: https://cintiacabib.com/.
Electra Bolotas teaches at Benjamin Banneker High School.
Class Action explores how DC’s Black communities advocated for educational opportunities for their children. Follow your curiosity and deepen your understanding of DC history through educational book talks, game nights, panel discussions, documentary screenings, and more, throughout the year. Connect with family, meet your neighbors, and play with new friends at lively programs meant to encourage civic engagement and inspire you to make a difference in your community.