The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) along with members of the Congressional Black Caucus, U.S. Congresswoman Jenn McClellan and U.S. Congresswoman Nikema Williams, are proud to host the screening of “A Time to Yell: More Than a Statue,” in collaboration with its production team. This screening will take place at two iconic venues: the Washington National Cathedral and the Lincoln Theatre, during the week of the Congressional Black Caucus.
The first screening will be held at the Washington National Cathedral, located at 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, on September 11, from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm. The second screening will take place at the Lincoln Theatre, located at 1215 U Street NW, Washington, DC, on September 14, from 12:00 Noon – 3:00 pm.
In addition to the screenings, both events will feature panel discussions with distinguished panelists. The Washington National Cathedral showcase will be moderated by Melanie Campbell, Executive Director of NCBCP, and will include Dr. Wes Bellamy, Rev. Canon Leonard Hamlin Sr., and Daryl Davis. The Lincoln Theatre panel will be moderated by Symone Sanders, with panelists Dr. Wes Bellamy, Attorney Benjamin Crump (invited), Attorney Randolph McLaughlin (“How To Sue The Klan”), Angela Rye (invited), Abby Phillips (invited), and Tony Lewis Jr..
“A Time to Yell: More Than a Statue,” winner of the BronzeLens Film Festival’s Best Documentary Award, tells the untold story of Charlottesville community members who experienced the monumental events of the “Unite the Right” rally on August 12, 2017. Through the lens of Dr. Wes Bellamy and the community, the film explores the history behind this racially motivated attack and one of the most divisive conflicts in modern American history. Post-show panelists include Dr. Wes Bellamy, Attorney Benjamin Crump (Invited), Attorney Randolph McLaughlin (“How To Sue The Klan”), Angela Rye (Invited), Abby Phillips (Invited), and Tony Lewis Jr.
May 21, 2024, marked the 100th anniversary of the installation of the Robert E. Lee Monument in what was then Emancipation Park in Charlottesville, Virginia. The statue has since been removed, and the park renamed Market Street Park. Directed by Eric Newman and Daniel Levin, and produced by Daryl Davis, Eric Newman and Daniel Levin, “A Time to Yell: More Than a Statue” chronicles how a community rallied to create change that resonated nationwide.
The Lincoln Theatre event will also feature the documentary “How to Sue the Klan: The Legacy of the Chattanooga Five,” directed by Jon Beder and produced by Attorney Benjamin Crump, Cameron S. Mitchell, Raji Ramanthan and Jon Beder. This documentary recounts a racist attack in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in 1980, where five Black women successfully sued the KKK in federal civil court using the Enforcement Act of 1871. The film highlights the ongoing relevance of this landmark case in today’s fight against hate groups.
Directors: Eric Newman and Daniel Levin
Producers: Eric Newman, Daniel Levin, Daryl Davis
Executive Producers: Daryl Davis, Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins, Angela Rye, Ian Swain, Charlotte Ducksworth,
Marvin Arrington Jr., Ronnell Rock
