When the Waters Get Deep tells the story of Karega Bailey, SOL Development & BE-IMAGINATIVE as we work to create healing spaces for ourselves, our families, our communities and our people. This is a brilliant counter-narrative of hope, created in partnership with KQED.
ABOUT THIS EVENT
This drive-in movie night features shorts by local Black artists: Naima Jordon, Ryan Nicole, Adrian Burrell and a screening of WHEN THE WATERS GET DEEP, a film that revolves around the Oakland band SOL Development. Hosted by MC Karega Bailey, this event will also simultaneously screen on KQED's YouTube channel. A link will be sent to registrants who sign up for a live-streaming ticket prior to the event.
ABOUT WHEN THE WATERS GET DEEP
SOL Development uses hip-hop, jazz and soul to tell powerful counter-narratives of hope and healing, even in the midst of policing, mass incarceration, and gun violence, this band continuously works to #DISRUPTHOPELESSNESS by creating profoundly impactful spaces for healing in Black and Brown communities.
When MC Karega Bailey experiences the passing away of his own brother in a shooting, his grief makes him sick with revenge and hopelessness, and he is left questioning his own message of hope and peace. Turning to his faith, family, and writing, Bailey finds his voice and purpose again. With the collective BE-IMAGINATIVE, Bailey and his bandmates help lead retreats for themselves, their families and community of mothers to help heal their deepest pain, allowing grief to transform into power and passion. This work of powerful ancestral healing prepares Bailey and his wife, Felicia as they experience another profound personal loss.
PROGRAM
◾ Special Welcome from Mayor London Breed
◾ 'Mamas Babies' by Adrian Burrell
◾ 'LABOR' by Niema Jordan Featuring Ryan Nicole
◾ 'Dear Beloved' Music Showcase
◾ Feature Film: 'WHEN THE WATERS GET DEEP'
KQED Partners: San Francisco Mayor’s Office, SF MoAD, SF FIlm, African American Arts & Culture Complex, Umber Magazine, Live Free USA, REP CO, BE- IMAGINATIVE and SOL Development.
The 35-minute film will debut at KQED's first drive-in screening at FORT MASON FLIX on February 23rd at 8pm. We will be hosting a simultaneous digital screening of the film on our YouTube channel. A link will be sent to registrants who sign up for a live-streaming ticket prior to the event.
Resources
Here is a list of culturally relevant and affordable resources for individual and collective healing and wellness.
Fort Mason safety measures: FORT MASON FLIX provides a safe moviegoing experience, with online ticket sales, contactless check-in, a limited capacity, safe physical distance between vehicles, expanded cleaning, and sanitation in restrooms, and PPE for all theater and security staff. Patrons are not allowed to exit vehicles unless leaving to get concessions or use the restroom. No Alcohol allowed.