Wednesday January 26, 2011
7:00PM - 9:55PM
Film: Strange Fruit
Category :: Movie
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$10/$8 members
“Southern trees bear strange fruit; blood on the leaves and blood at the root.” These haunting lyrics made famous by Billie Holiday were penned by a Jewish schoolteacher from the Bronx. Discover the fascinating story behind Strange Fruit, the anti-lynching anthem of the 1940s that inspired millions during the civil rights movement and endures today as one of the world’s most famous protest songs. Social worker and music enthusiast John Harvis-Bey leads a post-viewing discussion. Co-sponsored by Roots of American Music.
“Southern trees bear strange fruit; blood on the leaves and blood at the root.” These haunting lyrics made famous by Billie Holiday were penned by a Jewish schoolteacher from the Bronx. Discover the fascinating story behind Strange Fruit, the anti-lynching anthem of the 1940s that inspired millions during the civil rights movement and endures today as one of the world’s most famous protest songs. Social worker and music enthusiast John Harvis-Bey leads a post-viewing discussion. Co-sponsored by Roots of American Music.
For More Information:
Location/Venue:
Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
Address:
2929 Richmond Rd.
City:
Beachwood
Zip/Postal:
44122
Contact Name:
Lynda Bender
Phone:
216.593.0575
Email:
Web:
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