Posted August 7, 2024
AT&T Performing Arts Center Brings Exclusive Screening of Tribeca Film Festival and AT&T Untold Stories 2023 Winner: Color Book
Actors, William Catlett, Brandee Evans, and Terri J. Vaughn unite for ‘Color Book,’ a cinematic tribute to the Down syndrome Community and Black fatherhood.
(DALLAS) – Today, the AT&T Performing Arts Center is proud to announce an exclusive screening and Q&A session of the 2023 Winner of the AT&T Presents: Untold Stories at the Tribeca Festival: Color Book as part of their 15th Anniversary free events series. This special event will take place on October 24, 2024 in Hamon Hall offering a rare opportunity for patrons to immerse themselves in filmmaker, David Fortune’s compelling cinematic work.
“Color Book is an incredibly beautiful and captivating film, and we’re so glad to feature this screening as part of our 15th Anniversary celebration,” said AT&T Performing Arts Center President & CEO Warren Tranquada. “The film boasts striking imagery from start to finish, and tells a challenging but touching story from a uniquely vulnerable perspective. Uplifting stories from underrepresented communities through creative works on our campus strike at the heart of our mission, and we’re excited to share this experience with the community.”
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
- Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Venue: Hamon Hall in the Bill and Margot Winspear Opera House
- Tickets: Free with RSVP at https://attpac.org/event/color-book, pre-paid parking is $5
Color Book tells the story of a devoted father who, after the loss of his wife, learns to navigate the challenges of raising his son with Down syndrome as a single parent. While adjusting to their new reality, the two embark on a journey through Metro Atlanta to attend their first baseball game together. The story showcases Fortune’s distinctive storytelling and visual artistry. The film has garnered attention as the 2023 winner of the AT&T Presents: Untold Stories award at the Tribeca Festival. David Fortune marked the sixth filmmaker to receive this award winning a $1 million to make this film, year-round mentorship, and a world premiere at the 2024 Tribeca Festival, making this screening a must-see event for film enthusiasts and art lovers alike.
“When it comes to brands getting involved within our community and our cultural space, the first thing I look for is intent. What is the intention that you’re trying to serve our community? How are you trying to uplift the community? How long are you going to be here?” Fortune says, “I’m honored and humbled to tell a story that represents the city of Atlanta and the differently abled community.”
The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with David Fortune and a member of the Tribeca Festival team, where attendees can engage with the director and gain deeper insights into the creative process behind Color Book. This exclusive event is part of the AT&T Performing Arts Center’s ongoing commitment to bringing innovative, thought-provoking, and diverse art to the community.
“AT&T is thrilled to bring David Fortune’s “Color Book” to our Dallas community. Investing in emerging underrepresented filmmakers through AT&T Untold Stories connects all of us to greater possibility.” says Kellyn Smith Kenny, Chief Marketing and Growth Officer, AT&T.