Driving While Black: a Black History Month film

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Driving While Black: a Black History Month film

February 23, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Thursday, February 23, 2023 –7:00pm to 9:00pm

Meeting Room A

“Driving While Black: Race, Space and Mobility in America,” directed by historian Gretchen Sorin and director Ric Burns (younger brother of Ken Burns)

The film examines the history of African Americans on the road from the depths of the Depression to the height of the Civil Rights movement and beyond, exploring along the way the deeply embedded dynamics of race, space and mobility in America during one of the most turbulent and transformative periods in American history, wcich brought new mobility and freedom for African Americans but also exposed them to discrimination and deadly violence, and how that history resonates today.

If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library.

This event is open to the public.

Details

Date:
February 23, 2023
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Website:
https://www.icpl.org/events/46472/driving-while-black-black-history-month-film

Venue

Iowa City Public Library
123 South Linn Street
Iowa City, IA 52240 United States
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Phone
319-356-5200
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