Bridge Culture Club discusses basketball documentary ‘Rouge’ with filmmakers
- On Feb. 12, Bridge Michigan hosts our latest Culture Club event, discussing the documentary ‘Rouge’
- Filmmakers Hamoody Jaafar and Razi Jafri will join us for the discussion
- Participation in the event is free but requires registration
Bridge Culture Club returns from 12-1 p.m. Feb. 12 to discuss "Rouge," a powerful documentary by filmmakers Hamoody Jaafar and Razi Jafri that chronicles basketball excellence and social change in metro Detroit.
"Rouge" tells the story of the River Rouge High School Panthers basketball team, weaving together past and present. The film follows coach LaMonta Stone, who returned to his alma mater as the team pursued its 15th state championship.
The documentary tells the story of the industrial city just outside Detroit and its school athletics program, which has continued to defy odds and raise the bar on and off the court.
Please bring your lunch and join Bridge Culture Club to discuss the documentary on Zoom.
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You’ll have an opportunity to submit questions for Jaafar and Jafri during the event, which will be moderated by Bridge Michigan fund development associate Jackie Garrett.
To receive an invitation and link to this virtual discussion, please complete this event registration form.
How to view the film
For Bridge Club members: We will provide a virtual version of the documentary as a membership benefit when you complete the film request form emailed to you on Jan 28. If you’re not already a member: Join today for as little as $1 and support our nonprofit newsroom.
We look forward to discussing the film with you on Feb. 12.
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