The hip-hop film "RIZE" has been added to The Black Man Film Festival this weekend. The film "Beyond Beats and Rhymes" is already in the festival.

"RIZE" is the mind-blowing, fast-paced film that comes from the streets of South Central Los Angeles. It shows young people who have created a new dance form. They have created their own alternative to life on the streets.

The film includes a hip-hop sound track and the voices of the young people speaking for themselves about their lives and their dance.

"Rize" will be shown on Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, in a program beginning at 7 pm sharp. (The film "Hardwood" will also be shown.)

All films will be shown at Auburn Avenue Research Library, 101 Auburn Avenue N.E., Atlanta, Georgia.

The second hip-hop film is "Beyond Beats and Rhymes". Features hip-hop and rap artists Mos Def, Chuck D, Fat Joe and other artists talking about videos today and the Black male image. Hip-hop's 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes and other artists are interviewed. It will be shown Saturday, Nov. 5, at 7 pm.

All events are free and open to the public. Call 404-432-2194 for more information.

Festival web site is www.toure-interactive.com/hype

Festival email is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Phone is 404-432-2194.

Films especially for teens will be screened Friday Nov. 4, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. The main Festival is Friday Nov. 4, 7-10 p.m., and Saturday Nov. 5, noon-9 p.m., with an after party Saturday evening.

Sponsor: Center on Blacks and the Media

Event: The Black Man Film Festival, Nov. 4-5, 2005, Atlanta, Georgia

Contact: Yemi Toure, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , 404.432.2194