Courtesy of Aminah Abdul-Jabbaar Donald Bakeer, Aminah Abdul-Jabbaar’s father, at a Nation of Islam meeting in 1974. By CJ Yu Daily Bruin Contributor [email protected] Aminah Abdul-Jabbaar, a recent graduate from the School of Theater, Film and Television at UCLA, returns to the James Bridges Theater tonight to screen her new feature-length documentary, “Bilalian.” A movie that is told from the perspective of the director, Abdul-Jabbaar, and childhood friend and producer Katrina Hamilton, the story covers the history of black Muslims from their beginnings of The Nation of Islam and Elijah Muhammad to its present day status now referred to as Al-Islam. Read more...
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May 23, 9:00 pm
UCLA alumna screens documentary on black Islamic life, family
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May 23, 9:00 pm
It’s the Jazz and Reggae Festival!
Daily Bruin File Photo A trumpet player sets the tone at last year’s JazzReggae Festival. By Shana Dines Daily Bruin Reporter [email protected] Relocated from the beloved, but currently indisposed, Intramural Field to Drake Stadium, the UCLA JazzReggae Festival 2002 has been forced to drastically downsize. Read more...
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May 23, 9:00 pm
EDITOR’S PICK: The Internet
Purportedly created by Al Gore, the Internet enjoys widespread use. However, some do take it for granted. Be it registering for classes, checking finances or checking e-mail, the Internet is as much a part of daily life as putting on pants one leg at a time and breathing oxygen created by photosynthesis. Read more...
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May 23, 9:00 pm
Screen Scene
“Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron” Directed by Kelly Ashbury, Lorna Cook Featuring Matt Damon, James Cromwell, Daniel Studi There’s nothing more entertaining than watching a movie about a horse named Spirit. Read more...
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May 23, 9:00 pm
Warhol exhibit right at home at MOCA
MOCA Warhol’s "Campbell’s Soup Cans" will be at MOCA starting Saturday. By Kelsey McConnell Daily Bruin Contributor [email protected] In a city built on bright lights and young starlets, the work of prolific pop-art guru Andy Warhol seems right at home. Read more...
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May 23, 9:00 pm
Popular films don’t create ““ they conform
Anthony Bromberg [email protected] Click Here for more articles by Anthony Bromberg  Everything’s all shook up. It isn’t just Elvis’ pelvic area anymore, it’s the whole nation. Read more...
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May 22, 9:00 pm
Fragments of a Play
Photos by MARY HOLSCHER/Daily Bruin (Above) "Elektra Fragments," a production put together by theater students, runs now until May 25 at the Freud Playhouse. By Nick Rabinowitsh Daily Bruin Contributor [email protected] Togas, bloodshed, soldiers, fire and gigantic penises are coming to UCLA. Read more...