SLU Community Invited to Test Screening for Film on First African American Unit in WWI
The Saint Louis University community has been invited to participate in a test screening for a new documentary on the Harlem Hellfighters, the first African American unit to fight in World War I. A virtual screening will be held Wednesday, March 31, followed by a discussion with the film's producers.
The film's producers are seeking feedback on an initial fine cut from a number of
different audiences, including students and faculty from colleges and universities.
A screening is taking place at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, followed by the discussion.
As the film is a fine cut, they hope to use the feedback to help guide the editing
process.
Featuring interviews with Gen. Colin Powell, Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis and Danny Glover, 'Hell Fighter' provides an oral history that will finally acknowledge James Reese Europe as a civil rights icon.
Europe led the 369th regiment, also coined as the 'Harlem Hellfighters', who were the the first African American unit to fight in WWI and to introduce Jazz to Europe, as covered by Variety.