Black Thought To Host ‘The Last Dragon’ Charity Event Featuring Taimak & El DeBarge

(AllHipHop News) On April 26, Black Thought will host a special film screening of The Last Dragon. The screening is the first in a series of events highlighting classic throwback movies with memorable soundtracks. Each event will benefit Black Thought’s charity, GrassROOTS Community Foundation, which provides health and wellness programs for impoverished women and girls. [ALSO READ: Black Thought Discusses J […]

(AllHipHop News) On April 26, Black Thought will host a special film screening of The Last Dragon. The screening is the first in a series of events highlighting classic throwback movies with memorable soundtracks. Each event will benefit Black Thought’s charity, GrassROOTS Community Foundation, which provides health and wellness programs for impoverished women and girls.

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Tuesday’s screening will be followed by The Roots front man leading a conversation with The Last Dragon star Taimak. El DeBarge, singer of the movie soundtrack’s biggest hit “Rhythm of the Night,” is set to be part of the discussion as well.

Fans unable to be in New York City that night can still take part in a digitally. The event will live stream exclusively on blackthought.com. The website will officially launch in Summer 2016 featuring original content, new music from Black Thought, and more.

Online viewers will be able to join in by watching the film at home and live tweeting along with the theater audience. All participants will also have a chance to win autographed merchandise from Black Thought, Taimak and El DeBarge.

The Last Dragon film screening event is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26 at Nitehawk Cinema in Brooklyn. To purchase tickets visit eventbright.com.

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Watch the trailer for The Last Dragon below.