Kaos Theory: A Book Signing Event with Ben Caldwell Moderated by Isaac Alicea
Thu, Apr 11
|Sankofa Video & Books
Join us as we learn about KAOS Theory: The Afrokosmic Ark of Ben Caldwell which tells the story of filmmaker, educator and community activist Ben Caldwell and KAOS Network, the media-arts center he founded in Los Angeles's Leimert Park neighborhood.
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Apr 11, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
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KAOS Theory: The Afrokosmic Ark of Ben Caldwell tells the story of filmmaker, educator and community activist Ben Caldwell and KAOS Network, the media-arts center he founded in Los Angeles's Leimert Park neighborhood. Through vivid illustrations, archival media, and engaging storytelling, KAOS Theory shows how Ben crafted a life centered around the power of fellowship, community, and the use of art and media as a social force. The text takes a journey through history and time, beginning with Ben's ancestors in the American southwest, up through Ben's childhood in New Mexico, his experiences in Vietnam, his work as a filmmaker and pioneer of the L.A. Rebellion Film Movement, and as founder of KAOS Network. But KAOS Theory is more than just the story of one man's life. It is a work of art, remembrance, and tribute. Encompassing music, film, art, and performance, KAOS…
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This non-refundable ticket comes with a copy of Kaos Theory with an opportunity to have it signed by the author. Books not picked up after 2 months are no longer the responsibility of Sankofa Bookstore.
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