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The 2007 IMAGENATION OUTDOOR SUMMER FILM AND MUSIC FESTIVAL, August 3rd to August 20th, will be take place mostly on the Great Lawn of St. Nicholas Park (135th St. and St. Nicholas Ave., Harlem, NY) and Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network, 106 West 145th St., (bet. Lenox and 7th). The FREE outdoor festival will screen independents films from Black and Brown directors preceded by a DJ and live music performances. This year’s festival is designed to develop a NYC audience the forthcoming My Image Cinema. For a complete festival schedule visit www.imagenation.us or call (212) 340-1874. All festival after parties will be at Shrine (2271 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd / bet. 134th and 135th on 7th Ave.).

Friday, August 3rd MOVE! A Dedication to Sean (A Family First Friday event)
Location: The Great Lawn on St. Nicholas Park, 135 and St, Nicholas Ave., Harlem, NY
Performances by: LA BRUJA, DIVISION X, IHSAN
Films: Every Mother’s Son, The Adventures of Superni’ and music video No Knock
Panel Discussion: A panel of concerned citizens, politicians, police and activists
Time: DJ at 6:30 PM, performances at 7:30PM and Films at sunset.

Friday, August 4th THE N WORD
Location: Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network (NAN)
At 106 West 145th St., Harlem, NY (bet. Lenox and 7th).
Film: The N Word
Panel Discussion: Panelist to be announced
Time: Doors open at 3 pm ~ Film at 4 pm
Promoting NAN’s National Women’s Day of Outrage. For more info, call 212.690.3070.

Friday, August 10th CATCH A FIRE
Location: The Great Lawn on St. Nicholas Park, 135 and St, Nicholas Ave., Harlem, NY
Film: Catch A Fire
Performances: South African Artists, MASAUKO and YOLANDA SANGWENI
Time: DJ at 6:30 PM, performances at 7:30PM and Films at sunset.

Saturday, August 18th BLACK DANCE IS… (A special double-feature night)
Location: The Great Lawn on St. Nicholas Park, 135 and St, Nicholas Ave., Harlem, NY
Films: Respond to Sound II: A History of Black Street Dance w/ Beyond the Steps…
Time: DJ at 6:30 PM, Films at sunset.

Sunday, August 19th BLING: A PLANET ROCK (A special Harlem Day event)
Location: The Great Lawn on St. Nicholas Park, 135 and St, Nicholas Ave., Harlem, NY
Film: BLING: A Planet Rock
Time: DJ at 6:30 PM, Film at sunset.

ALL FESTIVAL AFTER PARTIES WILL BE AT SHRINE (7TH AVE, BET. 134TH AND 135TH) 10PM – 4AM