*Minors OK. (Mild content warning.) Must be 19+ w/ID for bar service.
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*Seating for this event is GA. We have a small lobby, and kindly encourage patrons to arrive at least 30-45 minutes prior to showtime to ensure time for entry, locating seats, and getting snacks at concession.
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7:00pm - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
Reel Causes Presents: A Night of Obsidian
Join Reel Causes for A Night of Obsidian in honour of Black History Month.
A Night of Obsidian is an evening to come together as a community to watch a powerfully relevant film and then engage in deep, rich conversation with freedom fighters who document social movements through film, writing, and lived experience. This is not just a screening. It is a shared space to breathe, reflect, and be nourished by stories that remind us who we are and what we are capable of together.
Our Curator, Natasha Tony, is hosting. As a cultural producer, community builder, and host of the Narrative Shift podcast, her work centers identity, belonging, and healing—and this night lives at that intersection.
We are joined by an extraordinary panel of guests whose lives embody the impact of documenting truth.
Lillian E. Benson, ACE, is a legendary film and television editor whose work includes Eyes On the Prize II, Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise, and Get In The Way – The Journey of John Lewis. Her storytelling has shaped how generations understand civil rights, legacy, and resistance.
Elmer Dixon is a lifelong activist whose journey spans from marching with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to co-founding the Seattle Chapter of the Black Panther Party. His work organizing Police Alert Patrols, Free Breakfast Programs, medical clinics, and food programs reflects a living legacy of community care and liberation in action.
Tuesday, February 24
Doors 6:30 pm | Event 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Tickets $15+ s/c | $20+ s/c at the door
Optional Membership: $25
(Please note: Ticket is required for entry.)
SHOOT THE PEOPLE (93 mins | PG) is a documentary capturing photographer and activist Misan Harriman’s journey documenting global protest movements that drive social change. Renowned for his wide-ranging work — including powerful breakthrough images from the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests and capturing the Palestinian liberation movement on film — Harriman also made history as the first Black man to photograph a British Vogue cover.
The film follows Harriman as he highlights the resilience of grassroots activists fighting for equality, civil rights, and social justice, the film showcases the intersectionality of these movements and their collective power. With historical context, interviews with activists, and explorations of digital activism, the documentary reveals how Harriman's lens brings the world's activism to light, inspiring viewers to recognize their own power in shaping a more just society.
