Woodie King, Jr., Founder of New Federal Theatre, Passes Away at 88
Producer, director, and New Federal Theatre founder Woodie King Jr.
Producer, director, and New Federal Theatre founder Woodie King Jr.
Based on actual events and characters, the film's story is told by Frank Custer (Damien Leake), a southern Black migrant working on the 'kill floor' of a giant World War One Chicago slaughterhouse under the command of Foreman Harry (Dennis Farina) and struggling to earn enough to bring h
Woodie King, Jr.
Praised by The New Yorker as 'a revelatory historical drama' and by The Village Voice as the most “clear-eyed account of union organizing on film,” THE KILLING FLOOR (1984/1985) is the first feature film directed by Bill Duke.
The Killing Floor, an essential piece of black, labor and cinematic history, will play Film Forum on June 12 in a stunning new 4k restoration.
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Today, November 16 at 4:30 PM, a Sidewalk Signing and Honors Ceremony will be held onstage at Theater 80 St.
On Wednesday, November 16 at 4:30 PM, a Sidewalk Signing and Honors Ceremony will be held onstage at Theater 80 St.
The historic Theatre Training Workshops of Woodie King, Jr.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.
After completing their 40th anniversary year, highlighted by an all-star gala in May, New Federal Theatre will announce its 2011-'12 season.
After completing their 40th anniversary year, highlighted by an all-star gala in May, New Federal Theatre will announce its 2011-'12 season.