November 26, 1956; led by Fidel Castro (Demian Bichir), a band of 80 rebels sails to Cuba. Among these young rebels is Argentine physician, Marxist, soldier, Ernesto “Che” Guevara (Benicio Del Toro, Best Actor winner at the Cannes Film Festival). Nation-less, strapped for resources and fueled only by determination, the group engages in swift, bloody battle to free the Cuban people from the corrupt dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista.
After five successful seasons of Run’s House, Vanessa and Angela Simmons, daughters of rapper Rev. Run, branch off into their own reality series Daddy’s Girls.
The December 19th snowstorm could not keep away the loyal supporters who braved the inclement weather to attend the 3rd Annual Wendell Niles and Friends Toy Drive. More than 30 dedicated supporters trucked their way through the bitter cold, snow and sleet with shopping bags full of toys, games, clothing, books and music cd’s. They came from the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queen and Long Island to give their support to a worthy cause.
“The Open Book” explores the mental health epidemic of depression in the African American community: what it looks like, sounds like and feels like. Their aim is to alert, educate and transform individuals suffering from this illness who may be unaware.
The evening opens with a screening of the Healing Starts With Us “Open Book” campaign highlights featuring narration by Jeff Johnson and poignant remarks from such notables as Mo’Nique, Ruby Dee, John Amos, Susan L. Taylor, Geoffrey Canada, Felicia “Snoop” Pearson, Jamie Hector, Terry McMillan and the Rev. Al Sharpton.
Saturday December 27th 2008 7:30
Tickets available through the Apollo Theater Box Office
or www.ticketmaster.com/apollotheater
