Join us for a Film Screening, Embodiment Practice, Q&A and Community Sing with Aaron Johnson, director of Dark and Tender and founder of The CUT Project, and Prentis Hemphill, Co-Founder of the Embodiment Institute and author of What It Takes To Heal.

Join us for an experiential workshop easing into the practices introduced by The Chronically UnderTouched (CUT) Project in the short film Dark and Tender, to dismantle the Black Brute archetype and barriers for platonic closeness. We'll do some singing, co-writing, co-listening as on-ramps to what's possible in day-long or weekend Dark and Tender workshops. 

This event is open to the public.

LANGSTON strives to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for Black people and all races and ethnic backgrounds dedicated to cultivating an inclusive space. All genders, sexual orientations, and identities are respected. For this workshop, everyone is welcome, and Black masculine folks are centered. 

The Dark and Tender workshop is presented in partnership with the Seattle Black Film Festival and The Seattle Public Library with support from the Seattle Public Library Foundation and LANGSTON.

"When a man starts out to build a world, He starts first with himself."
- Freedom’s Plow by Langston Hughes

The ‘Brothers, Y’all Alright?” block of films at Seattle Black Film Festival invites men to tune into their inner sensitivity and embrace vulnerability. Through powerful narratives, these stories explore the importance of emotional expression and self-discovery, encouraging viewers to challenge traditional notions of masculinity and celebrate their authentic selves. This block is sure to make you dive deeper into your emotions, masculinity and self-expression.