The Loyola Project After Party

1037 West McKinley Avenue,Milwaukee WI 53205

17 May, 2022

Description

The Loyola Project After Party: A post screening gathering sponsored by Northwestern Mutual About The Loyola Project Centering the Loyola Ramblers of Chicago in 1963 at the height of the civil rights movement, this film documents their journey to break racial barriers on their way to a national championship. Now, nearly 60 years later, this legendary team is reexamined by Loyola basketball player and co-captain, Lucas Williamson. Woven together with archival footage and modern day interviews, this captivating story is surprisingly relevant to today's continued struggle for equality. Film Screening at the Oriental Theatre This free, community screening will include a talkback featuring Film Co-writer and Narrator Lucas Williamson, Director Patrick Creadon and local community leaders. To reserve your ticket, head to https://mkefilm.org/oriental-theatre/events/the-loyola-project. After Party at Nō Studios Nō Studios is partnering with Northwestern Mutual and Milwaukee Film to provide an opportunity for networking and remembrance following the screening. General public tickets are limited and offered on a first come, first served basis. Sponsored by: