Awadagin Pratt: Black in America

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Sunday, March 3, 2024 | 3pm
University of Memphis | Harris Hall

You are never too famous to escape racism and racial profiling. The film Awadagin Pratt: Black in America reveals his climb to fame and is a candid conversation about what it is like to be a person of color in the United States. Pratt will play for the film viewing audience including J.S. Bach: Keyboard Concerto No. 4 in A Major, BWV 1055; and Messiaen: Quartet for the End of Time, Mvt. VIII. A panel discussion will follow the film, presented in cooperation with the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music and the National Civil Rights Museum.

This presentation contains graphic descriptions, images and videos of violence and racism that may be distressing to some audience members.

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One of our founding values is accessibility and we want to ensure that anyone who wants to experience Iris has the opportunity. Pay-What-You-Wish programming is supported by AutoZone.

Our suggested ticket price for this concert is $30

We serve a wide audience, so there are many price levels for you to choose the level that works best for you. If you are able, you may want to consider MAKING A DONATION to help cover the cost of a ticket for someone else.  

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Sunday, March 3, 2024 | 3pm
University of Memphis | Harris Hall

You are never too famous to escape racism and racial profiling. The film Awadagin Pratt: Black in America reveals his climb to fame and is a candid conversation about what it is like to be a person of color in the United States. Pratt will play for the film viewing audience including J.S. Bach: Keyboard Concerto No. 4 in A Major, BWV 1055; and Messiaen: Quartet for the End of Time, Mvt. VIII. A panel discussion will follow the film, presented in cooperation with the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music and the National Civil Rights Museum.

This presentation contains graphic descriptions, images and videos of violence and racism that may be distressing to some audience members.

Pay what you wish to experience Iris Collective

One of our founding values is accessibility and we want to ensure that anyone who wants to experience Iris has the opportunity. Pay-What-You-Wish programming is supported by AutoZone.

Our suggested ticket price for this concert is $30

We serve a wide audience, so there are many price levels for you to choose the level that works best for you. If you are able, you may want to consider MAKING A DONATION to help cover the cost of a ticket for someone else.  

Sunday, March 3, 2024 | 3pm
University of Memphis | Harris Hall

You are never too famous to escape racism and racial profiling. The film Awadagin Pratt: Black in America reveals his climb to fame and is a candid conversation about what it is like to be a person of color in the United States. Pratt will play for the film viewing audience including J.S. Bach: Keyboard Concerto No. 4 in A Major, BWV 1055; and Messiaen: Quartet for the End of Time, Mvt. VIII. A panel discussion will follow the film, presented in cooperation with the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music and the National Civil Rights Museum.

This presentation contains graphic descriptions, images and videos of violence and racism that may be distressing to some audience members.

Pay what you wish to experience Iris Collective

One of our founding values is accessibility and we want to ensure that anyone who wants to experience Iris has the opportunity. Pay-What-You-Wish programming is supported by AutoZone.

Our suggested ticket price for this concert is $30

We serve a wide audience, so there are many price levels for you to choose the level that works best for you. If you are able, you may want to consider MAKING A DONATION to help cover the cost of a ticket for someone else.