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The Holly

Directed by Julian Rubinstein

102 MIN

2022

United States

Rating: Not Rated

Language: English

Told from the perspective of former gang leader turned activist Terrance Roberts, the story centers on a controversial shooting that took place at a peace rally that Roberts himself organized. Over the course of eight years, Rubinstein patiently unpacks the intricate layers of Roberts himself, the community, media misinformation and the contentious history of criminal injustices that fed gang violence in Denver.

As Roberts stands trial for life in prison, Rubinstein’s investigation into the shooting cracks open a window into the complex and often problematic relationships that exist amongst gentrification and violence, communities of color, high-rolling developers, law enforcements, informants and city hall.

This screening is provided with support from media sponsor Amplify Utah.

 

 

Black, Bold & Brilliant screenings are presented with support by:

 

 

 

BBB, as part of our free film programming, is supported by the Lawrence T. and Janet T. Dee Foundation.

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Awards

Audience Award, Best Documentary-2022 Telluride Mountainfilm
Audience Award, Best Documentary-2022 Denver Film Festival Jury Award
Best Documentary-2022 Santa Fe International Film Festival

Official Selection:

2022 Big Sky Film Festival
2022 Telluride Mountainfilm
2022 Denver Film Festival
2022 Santa Fe International Film Festival
2022 Breckenridge Film Festival
2022 Doctober

Black, Bold & Brilliant

Wed, February 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Featuring a Q&A moderated by the Black, Bold & Brilliant team with film’s director, Julian Rubinstein, and participant, Terrance Roberts.

FREE

ADA accommodations are available. If you have additional needs, please visit our Accessibility page to connect with an ADA coordinator.

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