MLK Weekend at the JCC

Observe Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend with learning, service, and community. All programs are virtual unless noted otherwise.

Cinematters: NY Social Justice Film Festival

The 3nd annual Cinematters: NY Social Justice Film Festival will run virtually from Jan 12–17, with films and events that spark conversation and activate social change.

Watch the trailer here. For the full list of films + conversations, click here. For a full virtual festival pass, click here.

Wednesday, January 12

Cinematters Opening Night | Who We Are
Streaming Jan 12–13, Q+A Jan 13, 7–8 pm, $15

Saturday, January 15

Cinematters Spotlight Film | Americanish
Streaming Jan 13–17, Q+A 6–7 pm, $15

Sunday, January 16

Package Hygiene Kits (In Person + Outdoors at JCC Harlem)
11:15 am–12:45 pm or 1:45–3:15 pm, free (Families, kids, adults—all are welcome!)

Package Art Kits (In Person + Indoors at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan)
11:15 am–12:45 pm, free (Families, kids, adults—all are welcome!)
1:45–3:15 pm, free (Adults only)
3:30–5 pm, free (Families, kids, adults—all are welcome!)

Cinematters | Youth v Gov
Streaming Jan 13–17, Q+A 2–3 pm, $15

Cinematters | Ricochet
Streaming Jan 13–17, Q+A 4:30–5:30 pm, $15

Monday, January 17

Package Hygiene Kits (In Person + Outdoors at JCC Harlem)
11:15 am–12:45 pm or 1:45–3:15 pm, free (Families, kids, adults—all are welcome!)

Cinematters | Short Films
Streaming Jan 13–17, Q+A 2–3 pm, $5

Reconnect and Reimagine Food: An MLK Culinary Celebration
3–5 pm, Free

Allyship Workshop with Avodah
3:30–5 pm, Pay what you wish

Cinematters Closing Night | A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
Streaming Jan 13–17, Q+A 5–6 pm, $15