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Black History Month
Film Series: Selma

Vintage film projector playing for New Jersey film festival screening. Image produced by More Jersey.

Thursday, February 1, 2024

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Price: Free

Englewood Public Library

31 Engle Street
Englewood, NJ 07631
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Organizer:
Englewood Public Library

Event Description

"Selma" is a highly acclaimed, award-winning  film directed by the brillant, Ava DuVernay. 

Released in 2014, the movie portrays a pivotal chapter in the Civil Rights Movement led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., focusing on the historic Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches of 1965.

This film vividly and effectively depicts this journey while highlighting the themes of equality, perseverance and leadership.

NJ Proudly Celebrates
Black History Month

Black History Month is an annual observance in February that celebrates the achievements and contributions of African Americans to American history, culture, and society. Established in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson; Black History Month reflects on the struggles, highlights the triumphs, and provides inspiration to future generations.

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