Tue, Apr 01
|Tulsa
FREE SCREENING: WE WANT THE FUNK!
Indie Lens Pop-Up presents Stanley Nelson's syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, from early roots to 1970s urban funk and beyond.
Time & Location
Apr 01, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tulsa, 10 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104, USA
About the Event
WE WANT THE FUNK! is a syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, spanning from African, soul, and early jazz roots, to its rise into the public consciousness. Featuring James Brown's dynamism, the extraterrestrial funk of George Clinton's Parliament Funkadelic, transformed girl group Labelle, and Fela Kuti's Afrobeat, the story also traces funk's influences on both new wave and hip-hop.
Hosted by Sydney Alison, the free screening of WE WANT THE FUNK! will feature two special guests: Director Stanley Nelson ("Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre") and a favorite Tulsa musician, Charlie Redd.
About Stanley Nelson - Director
Stanley Nelson is among the premier documentary filmmakers working today. His feature-length films combine compelling narratives with rich and deeply researched historical detail, shining new light on both familiar and under-explored aspects of the American past.
In addition to honors for his individual films, Nelson and his body of work have…
Tickets
- Sale ends: Apr 01, 9:00 PM
General Admission
This ticket is for the Independent Lens free screening of WE WANT THE FUNK! Possession of a free ticket does not guarantee admission or a reserved seat. Seating is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis until the theater reaches capacity. We recommend arriving early to increase the likelihood of securing a seat.
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