September 27, 2019 7:00PM Free Outdoor Screening of "Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise"

The quintessential document of the interplanetary jazz band leader Sun Ra, Robert Mugge’s Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise captures Ra and his Arkestra after they had relocated to Philadelphia. Portions of the film were shot on the roof of International House as well as at the Penn Museum and other locations and venues in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. The extended live performances capture the group at its peak while interviews with Ra and the band members show their commitment to a unique vision based on discipline and afro-futurist philosophy that is woven into the music. At times noisy and at times joyful, A Joyful Noise is unlike any music film you may have seen. Preceded by: Out There a Minute With Marshall Allen Pat Ganley, US, 2019, 7 min. JOIN US @ 5:30PM for a SUNSET PARTY celebrating the Afrofuturist legacy of Sun Ra with DJ Junior Brotherly Grub, Pound Cake Heaven, and Dock Street Brewery. Followed by a pre-screening conversation with filmmaker Robert Mugge and DJ/producer/music journalist John Morrison.

MORE INFO + REGISTER International House Lightbox Theater 3701 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, PA LOCATION: Innovation Plaza (located just east of our building where 37th street would exist between Chestnut and Ludlow) SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Sunset Pre-Screening Party @ 5:30PM – 7PM with DJ Junior, Dock Street Brewing Company, Brotherly Grub and Poundcake Heaven In-Conversation @ 7PM With Director Robert Mugge and John Morrison (DJ / Producer / Radio Show Host & Music Journalist @ WXPN) Films @ 7:30PM-8:45PM BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR: Seating is NOT guaranteed -- With over 300 guests RSVP’d and very limited seating, we cannot stress enough that you are encouraged to­ bring your own chair or blanket if you do not wish to stand FOOD and DRINKS: Pay-as-you-go to enjoy delicious eats and drinks from Brotherly Grub, Poundcake Heaven and Dock Street Brewing Company. You must be 21+ and have a photo ID to partake in the alcoholic beverages - no exceptions. DRESS FOR THE WEATHER: Temperatures will be in low 80s during day and low to mid 60s after the sun sets.