Capri Theater
2027 West Broadway
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39 Seconds
“When a man makes his living throwing a baseball, he has to be the best.When that man is an African-American from the South living in the early 20th century, he has to be better than the best, he has to be John Donaldson.”39 Seconds: The Story of John Dona
Capri Theater @ 2027 West Broadway, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55411
The Capri
jscott@pcyc-mpls.org
Share 39 Seconds, a feature length documentary/live action film, explores a forgotten piece of American history. With a cast composed of the best acting talent in Minnesota, an original score by Jim Oestereich, and narration by Payton Woodson, the Capri audience will witness the true-life story of one of the greatest baseball players in the world, John Wesley Donaldson.
After the film, stay for a great Q&A with cast, crew, and Frank White, Minnesota Historical Society author of They Played for the Love of the Game.
39 Seconds was selected for screening in the 2021 Twin Cities Film Fest as well as the Kansas City Film Fest (KCFF) — which named lead actor, Leonard Searcy, as Best Actor.
Sat, Jun 25, 2022 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Capri Theater
2027 West Broadway
The Capri is owned and operated by PCYC, a strong, 65-years-young, community-based nonprofit with a rich history of exceptional education, arts and youth programming to children, families, and the North Minneapolis community.
Expanding on its significant presence on Minneapolis’ Northside, PCYC has operated the historic Capri Theater since 1987, and opened the expanded, renovated Capri on October 3, 2021.