About this event
Join us for Reel Resilience: A Film Series for Entrepreneurs, a monthly gathering designed to inspire, educate, and empower entrepreneurs. Each event features a compelling film or documentary exploring themes of entrepreneurship, resilience, and innovation, followed by thought-provoking discussions on business growth, financial success, and overcoming challenges.
This series welcomes all business professionals looking to gain insights, build connections, and be part of a thriving entrepreneurial community.
🎥 This Month’s Featured Film: Dreamland: The Burning of Black Wall Street
Dreamland: The Burning of Black Wall Street is a 2021 documentary directed by Salima Koroma and executive produced by LeBron James through his SpringHill Entertainment company. The film commemorates the centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, a devastating event in American history that saw the destruction of the prosperous Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma—an area known as "Black Wall Street."
The documentary delves into the origins of Greenwood's economic success, highlighting its vibrant Black-owned businesses, cultural institutions, and the community's resilience in the face of systemic racism. It examines the events leading up to the massacre, where a white mob, incited by a false accusation against a Black teenager, decimated the 35-block neighborhood, resulting in significant loss of life and property. The film also explores the subsequent cover-up and the long-term impact on the descendants of the victims.
It’s an inspiring story of resilience, influence, and the power of relationships in shaping Black excellence across multiple industries.
Key Themes:
✅ Capitalism and corporate greed
✅ Racial identity and code-switching
✅ Labor rights and unionization
✅ Media manipulation
✅ Moral compromise for success
VIP Black Box Experience 🎁
Attendees who select VIP admission will receive an exclusive VIP Black Box, filled with premium products and resources from local businesses. Want your brand featured? This is a prime opportunity to showcase your business to a targeted audience of entrepreneurs!
📢 Just want to say thank you to Raleigh Division of Community And Small Business Development for sponsering this event!
Businesses can sponsor the event or include their products in the VIP Black Box for premium exposure. Gain direct access to motivated entrepreneurs, increase brand visibility, and make a lasting impression.
📩 Interested in Sponsoring or Featuring Your Product?
Email us at outreach@thewrightvillage.com or call 919-822-1937 for more details!
📅 When: Last Thursday of Every Month | ⏰ 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Where: The Wright Village
🍿 Limited seats available—reserve yours today! 🎟️
