Yanira D. Kivi 
Viewers will be immersed in the story with Washington DC as the backdrop.
FULTON COUNTY, Georgia – People will soon be able to take part in a groundbreaking and educational virtual reality documentary in Fulton County.
“Journey in Dark” will debut on Valentine’s Day in recognition of Black History Month. Fulton County Arts and Culture is partnering with the library system to offer the screening.
Produced by Studios Félix & Paul in Montreal and distributed by the PHI Center, the documentary is a message about the dangers and injustices faced by African Americans, according to a press release.
The creators said “Traveling While Black” plays on the phrase used to illustrate how in the United States, when one is considered black, they are still at risk even when traveling from point A to point B. .
“The film is a cinematic virtual reality experience that immerses the viewer in the long history of restricting movement for Black Americans and creating safe spaces in our communities,” event organizers said in a statement. hurry.
Viewers will be immersed in a series of intimate moments with customers of Ben’s chili bowl. The restaurant is an iconic black-owned landmark in Washington D.C. The filmmakers said it was chosen because it had been a landmark for the African-American community since 1958 and was part of civil rights milestones, which will be featured in the documentary.
The film will demonstrate restricted movement and race relations in the United States and highlight the urgent need to remember the past, draw parallels with it and encourage people to learn from the immersive experience, organizers said. .
To register for the screening or to learn more about “Traveling While Black”, Click here.
