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The Reel Culture Project The Reel Culture Project is a community-based movie and theater experience for teens.

💜 A special thank you to the young entrepreneurs of KidVation Global for being part of our first community event! Someti...
10/15/2026

💜 A special thank you to the young entrepreneurs of KidVation Global for being part of our first community event!

Sometimes the smallest moments create the biggest memories.

A bag of popcorn. A friendly smile. Young entrepreneurs bringing their vision to life.

At The Reel Culture Project, we believe in creating spaces where young people can do more than just participate. We want them to have opportunities to learn, grow, build confidence, and explore their potential.

10/14/2026

WHO ARE WE? WHAT DO WE DO? WHY DO WE DO IT?

The Reel Culture Project was created with a simple belief: Our stories matter. Our culture matters. Our voices matter.

Through Black cinema, youth engagement, the arts, and meaningful community conversations, we're creating opportunities to educate, inspire, connect, and celebrate the richness of Black culture.

We're not just watching movies. We're building connections, encouraging dialogue, and making room for the next generation of storytellers and changemakers.

🎥 This is just the beginning, and we invite you to be part of the journey!

Follow The Reel Culture Project and help us continue creating spaces where culture, community, and creativity come together.

❤️INTRODUCING THE REEL CULTURE PROJECT!More than movies. More than events. We’re creating experiences that matter.The Re...
10/12/2026

❤️INTRODUCING THE REEL CULTURE PROJECT!

More than movies. More than events. We’re creating experiences that matter.

The Reel Culture Project is a community-centered initiative created with Black teens in mind. Our mission is to provide safe, welcoming spaces where young people can connect, express themselves, celebrate Black culture, and create lasting memories.

We believe our young people deserve opportunities to be seen, heard, inspired, and celebrated.

Through film, storytelling, and meaningful community experiences, we’re creating a platform that encourages connection, creativity, and a sense of belonging.

We’re just getting started, but our vision is bigger than any single event.

Real People. Real Stories. Brighter Futures.

We invite you to be part of what we’re building!

Follow our page.
Share our mission.
Help us build community.
Be part of the story.

The Reel Culture Project
Creating safe spaces. Creating memories. Building community.

💬 Tag a parent, teen, educator, or community supporter who would love to be part of this journey!

✨ WHAT A NIGHT! ✨Great weather. Great energy. Great conversations. And an AMAZING group of young people who showed up an...
08/24/2026

✨ WHAT A NIGHT! ✨

Great weather.
Great energy.
Great conversations.
And an AMAZING group of young people who showed up and showed out!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support our teen panelists and The Reel Culture Project. Your presence, encouragement, and support mean so much to us!

To our incredible teen panelists—Jhekai, Jaleah, Xavier, Kennessa & Otis—we are so proud of you! 👏🏾🎤 You brought your voices, your perspectives, and your energy to the stage, and we hope you know just how special that is.

Thank you to our families, volunteers, sponsors, partners, and everyone who helped make the night possible.

This is only the beginning…

STAY TUNED.
More movies. More conversations. More community. More opportunities for our youth.

The Reel Culture Project is just getting started! 🍿🎬🎥

🎬✨ THIS SATURDAY — WE’RE TAKING OVER THE JEWEL THEATRE! ✨🎬Get ready for a night of Black cinema, culture, conversation, ...
08/17/2026

🎬✨ THIS SATURDAY — WE’RE TAKING OVER THE JEWEL THEATRE! ✨🎬

Get ready for a night of Black cinema, culture, conversation, and community as The Reel Culture Project presents:

🍿 TEEN BLACK MOVIE CINEMA NIGHT
📍 Historic Jewel Theatre — 904 NE 4th Street, OKC
📅 Saturday, August 22
⏰ 7:30 PM–11:00 PM

We’re bringing our teens to the center of the conversation! Before the movie, our youth panelists will take the stage to share their thoughts on family, relationships, growing up, culture, and the themes that make Crooklyn such a powerful story. 🎤

And then… MOVIE TIME! 🎥🍿

We’ll be watching Spike Lee’s Crooklyn under the stars at this historic Oklahoma City landmark.

Bring your lawn chair or blanket
KidVation will be on-site with snacks available for purchase
We’ll also be giving away gift cards to for students!

But this isn’t just a movie night.

It’s about giving young people a space to lead, speak, learn, connect, and experience their culture through cinema.

And we’re just getting started. ❤️🖤

Bring your teens. Bring your family. Bring a friend. Come experience the Jewel Theatre with us!

🎟️ Saturday. August 22. Be there.

Saturday was more than a tour… it was a history lesson. 🎬✨Our Teen Panelists had the opportunity to tour the historic Je...
08/17/2026

Saturday was more than a tour… it was a history lesson. 🎬✨

Our Teen Panelists had the opportunity to tour the historic Jewel Theatre and learn about the space they’ll be helping bring to life during our upcoming Teen Black Movie Cinema Night.

We talked history, community, Black cinema, and what it means to have a space like the Jewel Theatre right here in Northeast OKC. ❤️🖤

These young people aren’t just showing up for an event — they’re learning, leading, asking questions, and becoming part of the story.

And this is exactly what The Reel Culture Project is about. 🎥

📍 Historic Jewel Theatre
🎬 Teen Black Movie Cinema Night
📅 August 22
⏰ 7:30 PM–11 PM

Come see what happens when we give our youth the stage. 👏🏾

🎬🍿 WE’RE WATCHING CROOKLYN!!!! 🍿🎬Come join us for a Night on the Lawn at the historic Jewel Theater! 🌙✨📅 Saturday, Augus...
08/09/2026

🎬🍿 WE’RE WATCHING CROOKLYN!!!! 🍿🎬

Come join us for a Night on the Lawn at the historic Jewel Theater! 🌙✨

📅 Saturday, August 22nd
⏰ 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 The Jewel Theater

We’re bringing the community together for a night of Black cinema, culture, conversation, and fun! 🙌🏾

🎤 Teen-led panel
🎬 Crooklyn on the big screen
🍿 Kidvation will be serving up snacks!
🪑 Bring your lawn chair or blanket
❤️ Good vibes + community

This is more than a movie night. We’re creating a space where teens get to lead, use their voices, and be part of building something that can continue year after year.

And guess what? IT’S FREE! 🎉

So grab your people, your lawn chair, and come spend the evening with us!

🎬 WE’RE WATCHING CROOKLYN!!!
See y’all August 22nd! 🍿🔥

🎬🌟 MEET TEEN PANELIST #5 — XAVIER RIGGINS! 🌟🎬Help us welcome Xavier Riggins to the Black Movie Cinema: Teen Edition! 🍿🙌...
08/07/2026

🎬🌟 MEET TEEN PANELIST #5 — XAVIER RIGGINS! 🌟🎬

Help us welcome Xavier Riggins to the Black Movie Cinema: Teen Edition! 🍿🙌🏾

Xavier is joining our teen panel to share his voice, perspective, and ideas as we create meaningful conversations led by young people.

We’re proud to have Xavier as part of this incredible group of teen leaders and can’t wait for the discussion!

👏🏾 Give Xavier a warm welcome in the comments!

🎬🌟 MEET TEEN PANELIST #4 — JHEKAI RUCKER! 🌟🎬Help us welcome Jhekai Rucker to the Black Movie Cinema: Teen Edition! 🍿🙌🏾J...
08/06/2026

🎬🌟 MEET TEEN PANELIST #4 — JHEKAI RUCKER! 🌟🎬

Help us welcome Jhekai Rucker to the Black Movie Cinema: Teen Edition! 🍿🙌🏾

Jhekai will be bringing their voice, perspective, and energy to our teen panel as we create space for young people to speak, lead, and share their perspectives.

We’re excited to have you, Jhekai! 👏🏾

One more panelist to go… 👀🎤

📚✨ CAN’T VOLUNTEER THE NIGHT OF THE EVENT? HERE’S ANOTHER WAY YOU CAN HELP! ✨📚We know everyone can’t be there in person,...
08/04/2026

📚✨ CAN’T VOLUNTEER THE NIGHT OF THE EVENT? HERE’S ANOTHER WAY YOU CAN HELP! ✨📚

We know everyone can’t be there in person, but you can still make an impact! 🙌🏾

This year, instead of giving away school supplies, The Reel Culture Project is giving $25 gift cards to 50 students to help them get ready for the new school year. 🎒💳

That’s $1,250 going directly to local students!

💙 Let’s come together and make this happen!

You can help by sponsoring a student with a $25 donation or giving whatever amount you can. Every contribution gets us closer to our goal of supporting 50 students.

50 students. $25 each. One community coming together.

If you’d like to help, send me a message or reach out to The Reel Culture Project.

Let’s show our young people that their community is behind them! 🫶🏾

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6608 N Western Avenue
Oklahoma City, OK
73116

Telephone

+14052136048

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