The Maryland Movie Pageant (MdFF) is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the kickoff of its Highlight Sequence on Feb. 27 on the Parkway Theater.
The Highlight Sequence will characteristic the present “Excessive on the Hog,” a sequence that delves into the impression and legacy of Black meals in America. The present is hosted by chef and author Stephen Satterfield and produced by Baltimore native Alexandria Queen Sneed.
The kickoff occasion guarantees an “enlightening journey, mixing tradition, meals, historical past, and music right into a fascinating cinematic expertise,” in response to the press launch.
“Excessive on the Hog is a vibrant celebration of tradition and historical past, offered by means of the lens of meals. We’re excited to share this exceptional sequence, particularly episodes produced by Baltimore’s personal Alexandria Queen Sneed, with our viewers,” stated KJ Mohr, director of the Maryland Movie Pageant. “It’s a becoming begin to our Highlight Sequence and a heat welcome again to the Parkway for our Twenty fifth-anniversary celebration.”
Sneed has made vital contributions to Season 2 of “Excessive on the Hog.” Her work will likely be highlighted in a post-screening dialogue concerning the sequence, as will the work of her fellow producers Imani Johnson and Shirlyn A. Cesar.
There will likely be specialty drinks crafted by Cane Collective, a Baltimore-based, Black-owned pioneer in craft cocktails. They’ll carry their mixology experience to the night with cocktails particularly designed for the occasion, in step with the exploration of African American culinary traditions.
The kickoff goals to generate pleasure for the upcoming competition in Could, whereas celebrating the range of expertise in Baltimore that make up the town’s movie neighborhood. The MdFF is held yearly on the Parkway Theater in Baltimore’s Station North Arts and Leisure District. This 12 months, the competition takes place Could 2-5.
“MdFF is devoted to showcasing a big selection of movies and filmmakers, from narrative and documentary to animation, experimental, and hybrid types, embodying the essence of this 12 months’s theme by exploring the depth and breadth of cinema’s previous, current, and future,” reads the press launch. “Every screening is a chance for audiences to interact instantly with filmmakers, enhancing the communal viewing expertise.”
The Feb. 27 kickoff occasion that includes “Excessive on the Hog” is open to all, and admission is free with a reserved ticket. Doorways will open at 6:30 p.m. The 91-minute present will start at 7 p.m.
For extra details about the Highlight Sequence and the Maryland Movie Pageant’s Twenty fifth Anniversary Celebration, go to this hyperlink.
