Co-presented by FilmScene’s African Diaspora Committee, the Out of the Archive series highlights overlooked work from Black filmmakers with a monthly screening and discussion of restored and archival work, presenting films from throughout the diaspora, showcasing a diversity of cultures, genres, techniques, and eras. Arrive early for a pre-show meal!

The Out of the Archive series is made possible through generous support from the following University of Iowa departments and units:

Center for Human Rights, Department of Cinematic Arts, Department of English, Department of History, and School of Music.

Set in the Watts area of Los Angeles, a slaughterhouse worker must suspend his emotions to work at a job he finds repugnant and finds he has little sensitivity for his family.