special event: the persuasions star in fred parnes' SPREAD THE WORD january 17 - 18, 1997 photo: a scene from SPREAD THE WORD

calendar SPREAD THE WORD: THE PERSUASIONS SING A CAPPELLA Jimmy Hayes, bass vocals; Jerry Lawson, lead vocals; Joe Russell, tenor vocals; Jayotis Washington, tenor vocals "Director Fred Parnes' exploration of the life and trying times of four singers who call themselves the Persuasions is so damned powerful that it not only makes a cappella seem like a viable force once again, but it just may transform an agnostic into a true believer." -- Sean O'Neill, Los Angeles View "...a funny, moving, and invigorating look at a vocal group that is one of America's national treasures.... [there is] a 90s mini-revival of a cappella harmony records by groups like Boyz II Men, Shai, and Color Me Badd [who] acknowledge their debt to, and respect for, The Persuasions.... " -- Andy Klein, Los Angeles Reader (the persuasions will perform live after the 8 pm and 10 pm screenings on january 17!) friday, january 17, 1997: 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm, 8 pm & 10 pm saturday, january 18, 1997: 4 pm