The Sun Rises in The East tells the story of The East, a pan-African cultural organization founded in 1969 by young people in Brooklyn. Led by educator Jitu Weusi, The East built over a dozen institutions, including a school, food co-op, and performance venue, and served as a hub for Black self-determination and activism. The film explores the organization's legacy and its continued influence on Black Brooklyn, as well as the challenges it faced, including internal conflicts and government surveillance.
The Sun Rises in the East
The movie tells the story of The East, a groundbreaking pan-African cultural group founded by young people in Brooklyn in 1969, and its lasting impact.
