An American Dream: Music Appreciation and Black History Month
The US Consulate General hosted the film screening of “Dreamgirls” as part of its celebration of Black History Month. The movie was chosen because it represents a classic American-dream story. Released in 2006 to wide acclaim, “Dreamgirls” was successfully adapted from the Broadway musical written by Tom Eyen and Henry Krieger. The story is set in 1960s and 1970s and is loosely based on the singing group The Supremes and Motown Records. The story reflects on the impact of R&B and soul music in America and on the social and cultural realities of that time. The movie won three Golden Globe awards and two Oscars.
A wide range of guests attended the film screening including parents and their children, musicians and movie buffs. Guests enjoyed listening to music of that time period from groups like The Supremes, The Jackson 5, The Temptations and The Commodores. The IRC provided material about Black History Month and the evolution of R&B and Soul music in the U.S.