Shifting the Paradigm: A night of collective imagination

“We cannot create what we can’t imagine.” – Lucille Clifton

Come see the premiere of GB Youth Media’s new short film, “The Paradigm Shift(s)” and enjoy performances by local artists who are dreaming up a radical, just future. This event is free and open to the community.

6pm-7pm : Reception in the lobby with free food, art exhibit, and tarot readings (featured artists include Khalid Thompson & Ismael Oates)

7pm-8:30pm: Main program in the auditorium (film screening & other performances)

About the film, “The Paradigm Shift(s)”:

In a time when so many popular books, movies, TV shows and video games depict a seemingly inevitable dystopian future, seven high school students created a film based on the premise that the future actually turns out good. The Paradigm Shift(s) tells the story of a group of young people from the future sent back in time to learn about the time “when the silence broke”, to discover the seeds of resistance that eventually led to the beautiful, just, ideal future they live in. Inspired by the short story “Evidence” by Alexis Pauline Gumbs, this genre-defying film is a reminder, to all those fighting tirelessly for a better future, to keep going.

Watch the trailer HERE!

Accessibility:

The Cultural Arts Center is committed to making all facilities and programs accessible to all members of our community. Please provide the CAC advanced notice to arrange accommodations. For information about the services that we provide please email cacbox@montgomerycollege.edu.

Note: we have accessible seating on both levels of the theatre. We have a ramp and accessible parking directly in front of the venue.