To celebrate Black History Month, the Canadian Film Centre (CFC) along with Clement Virgo Productions are bringing acclaimed actress Pam Grier (Foxy Brown, Jackie Brown, The L Word) to Toronto for a special Q&A this Thursday, February 2 at 7 p.m. at the Varsity Theatre. We were lucky enough to secure a pair of passes courtesy of the CFC to give out to this amazing event (a $40 value!).
More info on the event:
Presented by TD in celebration of Black History Month, CFC (Canadian Film Centre) and Clement Virgo are pleased to present a special evening in conversation with iconic actress Pam Grier. The evening will be hosted by Sharon Lewis.
For more than 40 years, starting out as cinema’s ‘first female action star’, Grier has been a trailblazer for strong women on-screen. From her early starring roles in hit blaxploitation films FOXY BROWN and COFFY, to Quentin Tarantino’s JACKIE BROWN, and the acclaimed Showtime series “The L Word”, she has captivated and engaged audiences with her character portrayals. The evening will explore her inspirations for entering the film business, the choices she has made as an actor, and the challenges she has faced along the way. Grier will also draw on her personal experiences to discuss the impact of being a role model both on and off the screen.
This event is part of TD’s Then and Now series, an inspiring and entertaining cultural showcase of one of Canada’s prominent communities. The lineup of events includes films, concerts, exhibitions, and performances by a host of Canadian and international artists.
To enter to win, send your name, mailing address, and email address to contest@criticizethis.ca and tell us what your favourite Pam Grier role is. Bonus entries if you share the contest on Facebook with a link back to our Fan Page and on Twitter with an @criticizethis mention. All entries must be received by 6 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31 2012. Prize will be randomly selected. Contest is open to residents of Canada over the age of 18 only. Value of the prize is $40 CDN.
To purchase tickets to An Evening with Pam Grier, visit cfccreates.com/bhm.
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