Join ImageNation OUTDOORS and Black Public Media (BPM) for an unforgettable evening under the stars at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park on Saturday, August 30, as part of the annual ImageNation OUTDOORS Film & Music Festival. This free community celebration features a live DJ set by SheJay Sheila P/Shift at 7 p.m. and the highly anticipated screening of The Disappearance of Miss Scott — a powerful new documentary by Nicole London that explores the life and legacy of the iconic entertainer Hazel Scott — at 8 p.m. London will be in attendance for the Labor Day Weekend event.
The riveting documentary uncovers the largely forgotten story of Hazel Scott — a prodigious jazz pianist, acclaimed Hollywood actress and fearless labor and civil rights pioneer. Born in Trinidad and raised in Harlem, Scott captivated audiences with her musical brilliance, shattered racial and gender barriers and became the first Black American woman to host her own nationally syndicated TV show. But Scott’s uncompromising activism against racism and political repression during the McCarthy era and her work on behalf of the fair treatment of Black actors came at a price. Her opponents blacklisted and ultimately erased her from mainstream culture. Through rare archival footage, intimate interviews and commentary from artists such as Mickey Guyton, Alicia Keys, Jason Moran, Amanda Seales, Tracie Thoms and Camille Thurman — and Sheryl Lee Ralph as the voice of Hazel Scott — this moving film resurrects Scott’s legacy, placing her back at the center of American cultural history where she belongs. (Link to the trailer: https://shorturl.at/U45r5)
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“Partnering with Black Public Media for this year’s ImageNation OUTDOORS is especially meaningful as we bring Hazel Scott — an icon of artistry and activism — back to Harlem, where her legacy was born,” said Gregory Gates, executive producer of ImageNation. “This screening, in the heart of her own community, is our way of honoring her brilliance and ensuring her story is remembered where it began.”
“We’re proud to again collaborate with ImageNation to present The Disappearance of Miss Scott, a film that embodies the spirit of Black resilience, creativity and truth-telling,” said Leslie Fields-Cruz, executive director of BPM. “These kinds of stories are essential — they challenge erasure and invite audiences to rediscover the power of our cultural pioneers.”
The screening will be held at the Richard Rodgers Amphitheater in Marcus Garvey Park, 18 Mount Morris Park West (at 122nd Street). In case of rain, the event will be held at Mount Morris Ascension Presbyterian Church, 15 Mt Morris Park W (at W. 122nd Street), New York, NY 10027.
Join us for a night of music, culture and cinematic brilliance as we honor a legend and celebrate Black excellence. #MissScottDoc | #ImageNationOUTDOORS | #BlackPublicMedia | #HazelScottLives
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EVENT DETAILS
Location: Richard Rodgers Amphitheater, Marcus Garvey Park, 18 Mount Morris Park West (at
122nd Street), Harlem
Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025
DJ Set: 7:00 PM by SheJay Sheila P/Shift
Film Screening: 8:00 PM
Admission: FREE (Bring a blanket, lawn chair and good vibes)
RSVP Link: https://shorturl.at/X18cj
Trailer Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CftO3wya1ug
