Renowned dancer-choreographer Kyle Abraham makes his BAM debut with a work inspired by, among other things, the 1991 hip-hop classic Boyz N the Hood, W.E.B. DuBois’ The Souls of Black Folk, and Abraham’s childhood growing up in the Pittsburgh Hill District. Context is everything, so get even closer to the production with this curated selection of related articles and videos. After you've attended the show, let us know what you thought by posting in the comments below and on social media using #KyleAbraham.
Program Notes
The full text of W.E.B DuBois’ seminal 1903 masterwork, cited by Abraham as a major inspiration for Pavement
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How Boyz n the Hood Beat the Odds to Get Made—and Why It Matters Today(Vanity Fair)
Vanity Fair talks with director John Singleton, Ice Cube, Cuba Gooding Jr., and more about the making of the groundbreaking film Boyz n the Hood.
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“Black Lives Have Always Mattered”: John Singleton on Boyz n the Hood at 25 (Filmmaker Magazine)
John Singleton talks about his masterpiece last July, on the occasion of the film’s 25th anniversary.
“Black Lives Have Always Mattered”: John Singleton on Boyz n the Hood at 25 (Filmmaker Magazine)
John Singleton talks about his masterpiece last July, on the occasion of the film’s 25th anniversary.
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VideoKyle Abraham and Carrie Schneider Dance Response Project: Retrograde
Kyle Abraham’s signature movement style is front and center in this collaboration with filmmaker Carrie Schneider.
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Kyle Abraham’s signature movement style is front and center in this collaboration with filmmaker Carrie Schneider.
Now your turn...