Diaspora Films, Rock Legends, and Diana Ross | Washington DC News

This weekend kicks off with the African Diaspora International Film Festival, spotlighting powerful documentaries on Civil Rights strategist James Lawson and poet-activist Audre Lorde, plus a gripping drama about family bonds. Meanwhile, AFI Silver Theatre resurrects 1956’s rock-and-roll classic “The Girl Can’t Help It,” hailed as the “Citizen Kane” of rock films, featuring legends like Little Richard. And for musical fans, “Six: The Musical Live!” brings Henry VIII’s wives to theaters in explosive pop anthems — following in the footsteps of “Hadestown.” Then, on Wednesday, Diana Ross takes the stage at Wolf Trap, delivering a career-spanning set that proves true icons never slow down. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4c45e0bee173e5bd