Where Stories Take Root
Cinema as connection. Conversation as culture.
A new film + community series for Indianapolis.
Where Stories Take Root
Cinema as connection. Conversation as culture.
A new film + community series for Indianapolis.
Cinema as connection. Conversation as culture.
A new film + community series for Indianapolis.
Cinema as connection. Conversation as culture.
A new film + community series for Indianapolis.
Reels & Roots exists to bring emotionally resonant, socially conscious films to the heart of community. We don’t just screen stories—we create space for reflection, dialogue, and connection long after the credits roll.
We come from storytellers. From kitchen table truth-tellers. From porch poets and pew prophets. Our communities have always carried wisdom in word, rhythm in silence, and revolution in reflection.
Reels & Roots was born out of a desire to honor that legacy — not just by watching films, but by creating sacred space for dialogue, healing, and joy through cinematic experiences that reflect who we are and where we’re going.
Founded by Dr. Russell J. Ledet, in community with Mutia Raymond Abdul Basit and Konah Williams, Reels & Roots is where culture meets consciousness.
Where storytelling becomes a form of liberation.
Where stories, underrepresented voices, and universal truths take center screen.
We’re not here to host events.
We’re here to plant something that lasts.
We believe some stories deserve more than a scroll and a stream.
That’s why every Reels & Roots screening is a curated experience — handpicked films followed by honest, live conversation with the creators, cultural leaders, or people living the realities on screen.
These are not just nights at the movies.
They’re moments to reflect, reconnect, and reimagine what’s possible.
Our screenings are intentionally intimate, often paired with Q&As, community dialogue, and opportunities to support local change efforts.
Proceeds go toward organizations working on the ground to uplift, heal, and build — starting with PACE and Mumineen Community Development Corporation.
When you come to Reels & Roots, you’re not just watching.
You’re becoming part of something bigger.
Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre 705 North Illinois Street Indianapolis, IN 46204
Join us for the powerful launch of Reels & Roots with a special screening of To Live and Die and Live by acclaimed director Qasim Basir, fol...
Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre 705 North Illinois Street Indianapolis, IN 46204
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