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Join us for an exclusive special event, one-night film screening of a documentary that explores Baltimore’s legacy of Black journalism, the end of 40-year-old cultural icon the Baltimore City Paper. The film chronicles Editor-in-Chief Lisa Snowden and her team as they build a news outlet and explores the trials, tribulations and importance of building and running a non-profit news organization.
The documentary also explores the role of independent journalism as an effective tool to protect and give a voice to local communities. The film intersects the story of the Beat and how it was an instrumental voice for police accountability in the wake of the 2015 uprising sparked by the death of Freddie Gray. The Beats insightful look back provides clues for the stark realities we are facing today and offers a possible way forward for journalists navigating the current political climate.
Immediately following the movie, a panel discussion and Q&A will feature:
- David Elliot, Director (6pm Productions)
- Dion Smith, Producer (6pm Productions)
- Eze Jackson, Producer and Recording Artist (6pm Productions)
- Lisa Snowden, Editor-in-Chief (Baltimore Beat)
- Sanya Kamidi, Managing Editor (Baltimore Beat)
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McCourt Auditorium
125 E St. NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20001
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2026-02-19 17:30
2026-02-19 20:30
America/New_York
The Beat Goes On: Documentary Film Screening and Panel Discussion
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RSVP
Join us for an exclusive special event, one-night film screening of a documentary that explores Baltimore’s legacy of Black journalism, the end of 40-year-old cultural icon the Baltimore City Paper. The film chronicles Editor-in-Chief Lisa Snowden and her team as they build a news outlet and explores the trials, tribulations and importance of building and running a non-profit news organization.
The documentary also explores the role of independent journalism as an effective tool to protect and give a voice to local communities. The film intersects the story of the Beat and how it was an instrumental voice for police accountability in the wake of the 2015 uprising sparked by the death of Freddie Gray. The Beats insightful look back provides clues for the stark realities we are facing today and offers a possible way forward for journalists navigating the current political climate.
Immediately following the movie, a panel discussion and Q&A will feature:
David Elliot, Director (6pm Productions)
Dion Smith, Producer (6pm Productions)
Eze Jackson, Producer and Recording Artist (6pm Productions)
Lisa Snowden, Editor-in-Chief (Baltimore Beat)
Sanya Kamidi, Managing Editor (Baltimore Beat)
RSVP
McCourt Auditorium
,
125 E St. NW
Washington, District of Columbia, United States 20001
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