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Soul Patrol

Thursday, November 5 · 7:30 PM

IFC Center

Greenwich Village, Manhattan

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Screening at IFC Center November 5 at. Listed on IFC Center's official calendar.

This pre-release screening adds direct access to director J.M. Harper and documentary subject Ed Emanuel after the film. The documentary examines the Vietnam War’s first Black special-operations team, making the 7:30 PM preview both historically focused and meaningfully different from an ordinary theatrical showing.

What to expect

Arrive at IFC Center for the 7:30 PM sneak preview, then remain for the announced Q&A. Director J.M. Harper and Ed Emanuel, the documentary subject and author of the related book, are the listed guests.

Good to know

  • The sneak preview starts at 7:30 PM.
  • The screening takes place at IFC Center.
  • J.M. Harper and Ed Emanuel join the Q&A.
  • The film officially opens on November 6.

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Common questions

When is the Soul Patrol preview?

The preview begins at 7:30 PM on Thursday, November 5.

Who will attend the Q&A?

Director J.M. Harper and documentary subject Ed Emanuel are listed.

Where is the screening?

The sneak preview takes place at IFC Center.

What is the documentary about?

It examines the Vietnam War’s first Black special-operations team.