Sheryl Gripper Emcees 2nd Annual Black Vintage Movie Series Tonight

Atlanta City Councilman Kwanza Hall and the Black Vintage Movie Series, Inc. are proud to announce that Emmy Award Winner, Sheryl Gripper, will be the guest emcee for the 2nd Annual Black Vintage Movie Series tonight, June 22, 2013 at the Balzer Theater at Herren's (Home of Theatrical Outfit). Gripper is the Founder of the Black Women Film Network and Co-Founder of the BronzeLens Film Festival.

The one day event will include a performance by the Still Waters Sinfo-Nia Youth Orchestra Quintet at 2:15 P.M. in the theater prior to the movie in the spirit of the Vaudeville era followed by a screening of the 1929 classic "Hallelujah" at 3 PM, a screening of the 1940 classic "Broken Strings" at 6 P.M., followed by a performance by award winning gospel choir Anointed Voices at 7 P.M.

TICKETS: $15-$25. Available Online at www.bvms.brownpapertickets.com or 1.877.725.8849.

Sheryl Gripper is Founder of the Black Women Film Network, an organization begun in 1997 to increase the number of women of all cultures in the film and media industry. The organization has given more than $25,000 in scholarships to women pursuing careers in film, broadcast and related areas and is undertaking a program to provide completion funding assistance in post production, marketing and distribution for established filmmakers. Gripper is CEO of Rosey Posey Pictures, a film company designed to inspire and enlighten through its projects. Recently, Rosey Posey Pictures collaborated with KneeSlap Productions to produce episodes of "The Adventures of Levi & Movie Man," a comedy short. The company will also produce the feature film "22," the story of a young man who goes from scoring touchdowns to committing crimes. A multi-Emmy Award winner, Gripper was Vice President, Community Relations, for The Networks of 11Alive, Atlanta's NBC affiliate and Channel 36. She is a community relations consultant for the NBC affiliate, 11Alive and continues to be a sought after speaker on diversity in media and film. She was also the Founding Executive Director of The BronzeLens Film Festival. A graduate of Spelman College and Georgia State University, she holds Masters Degrees in Education and Film. The mother of three, she is the wife of Jeff Gripper, Atlanta's First World Karate Champion. As a member of Elizabeth Baptist Church, she serves in the Intercessory Prayer and Encouragers ministries. She wrote and produced the documentary "I Didn't Make Him, God Did".

The Black Vintage Movie Series showcases select films from 1920 - 1950. Founded by Jeff Bellamy, the Black Vintage Movie Series was inspired by Jeff's father's enthusiasm for black films from the Great Depression. This era represents a time when families were more tightly structured, when going to the movies meant that men and women dressed impeccably. It was a night out on the town and people carried themselves with respect. During this time actors such as Nina Mae McKinney, worked with very limited technical resources and musicians such as Louie Armstrong played without the benefit of sound enhancements.

We strive to present exclusively black vintage films that highlight the pioneers in film and music. Those that helped pave the way for others who now enjoy the benefits. We celebrate their pioneering spirit in opening doors for African Americans in the motion picture industry. We look forward to celebrating these achievements with you.

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