Kansas City Black Movie Hall Of Fame Coming Soon

There's always a great deal of criticism directed toward this part of town because of tax subsidy and political rhetoric . . .

However . . .

TKC THINKS THE BLACK MOVIE HALL OF FAME IS A GREAT IDEA THAT WILL BRING MORE PEOPLE TO THIS BUILDING!!!

 IF developers can get security and parking right . . . This has the potential to be something really great that will offer people from throughout the region an opportunity to ROUTINELY enjoy classic cinema and expert insight into movies that isn't available anywhere else. 

Here's a peek at the plan . . .  

Located in the historic 18th and Vine jazz district (1701 E. 18th St., KCMO), the 1924 theater is undergoing an $8.7 million makeover, and as part of it, the theater will house the Black Movie Hall of Fame.

Originally conceptualized by the Hall of Fame’s executive director Shawn Edwards in 2003, the Black Movie Hall of Fame will now have a permanent home in the theater. Edwards, who is a film and television producer, says he felt “obligated” to highlight Black actors and filmmakers. The Hall of Fame is set to feature artifacts and classic movie posters as well as interactive presentations and videos. 

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

The Boone Is About to Boom

The Black Movie Hall of Fame will now have a permanent home in the Boone Theater on 18th and Vine Jazz District in KC.