Black History Month Film Series: Their Eyes Were Watching God
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesIn Celebration of Black History Month the East Side Freedom Library Invites You To The Fifth Film In Our Black History Month Series This month, the East Side Freedom Library has partnered with Metro State University, Saint Paul Public Libraries, and several high schools in The Big Read, a program to get Saint Paulites to […]
Iron Jawed Angels
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesTake a fresh look at a pivotal movement in our history; the militant and creative fight for women's right to vote. Angelica Houston and Hilary Swank star in this dramatic film which demonstrates the power of this movement. Join us for a post-film conversation about this story's relevance for contemporary America.
Iron Jawed Angels
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesTake a fresh look at a pivotal movement in our history; the militant and creative fight for women's right to vote. Angelica Houston and Hilary Swank star in this dramatic film which demonstrates the power of this movement. Join us for a post-film conversation about this story's relevance for contemporary America.
Iron Jawed Angels
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesTake a fresh look at a pivotal movement in our history; the militant and creative fight for women's right to vote. Angelica Houston and Hilary Swank star in this dramatic film which demonstrates the power of this movement. Join us for a post-film conversation about this story's relevance for contemporary America.
Iron Jawed Angels
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesTake a fresh look at a pivotal movement in our history; the militant and creative fight for women's right to vote. Angelica Houston and Hilary Swank star in this dramatic film which demonstrates the power of this movement. Join us for a post-film conversation about this story's relevance for contemporary America.
Eve’s Bayou screening and discussion
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesDirected by Minneapolis native Kasi Lemmons and recognized in 2008 by TIME magazine as one of the 25 most important films on race, EVE'S BAYOU extends key themes that Zora Neal Hurston introduced in THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD. While the film stars Samuel L. Jackson and Lynn Whitfield, you will be captivated by the […]
Eve’s Bayou screening and discussion
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesDirected by Minneapolis native Kasi Lemmons and recognized in 2008 by TIME magazine as one of the 25 most important films on race, EVE'S BAYOU extends key themes that Zora Neal Hurston introduced in THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD. While the film stars Samuel L. Jackson and Lynn Whitfield, you will be captivated by the […]
Eve’s Bayou screening and discussion
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesDirected by Minneapolis native Kasi Lemmons and recognized in 2008 by TIME magazine as one of the 25 most important films on race, EVE'S BAYOU extends key themes that Zora Neal Hurston introduced in THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD. While the film stars Samuel L. Jackson and Lynn Whitfield, you will be captivated by the […]
Eve’s Bayou screening and discussion
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesDirected by Minneapolis native Kasi Lemmons and recognized in 2008 by TIME magazine as one of the 25 most important films on race, EVE'S BAYOU extends key themes that Zora Neal Hurston introduced in THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD. While the film stars Samuel L. Jackson and Lynn Whitfield, you will be captivated by the […]
Anne Braden: Southern Patriot
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesHistorian Robin Kelley writes: "A magnificent portrait of the Anne Braden I knew: courageous, militantly anti-racist, and radical to the core. Anne Braden changed my life; this film will change yours." Anne Braden fought for an inclusive movement community and mentored three generations of social justice activists. Join us for a post-film conversation about what […]
Anne Braden: Southern Patriot
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesHistorian Robin Kelley writes: "A magnificent portrait of the Anne Braden I knew: courageous, militantly anti-racist, and radical to the core. Anne Braden changed my life; this film will change yours." Anne Braden fought for an inclusive movement community and mentored three generations of social justice activists. Join us for a post-film conversation about what […]
Anne Braden: Southern Patriot
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesHistorian Robin Kelley writes: "A magnificent portrait of the Anne Braden I knew: courageous, militantly anti-racist, and radical to the core. Anne Braden changed my life; this film will change yours." Anne Braden fought for an inclusive movement community and mentored three generations of social justice activists. Join us for a post-film conversation about what […]
Anne Braden: Southern Patriot
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesHistorian Robin Kelley writes: "A magnificent portrait of the Anne Braden I knew: courageous, militantly anti-racist, and radical to the core. Anne Braden changed my life; this film will change yours." Anne Braden fought for an inclusive movement community and mentored three generations of social justice activists. Join us for a post-film conversation about what […]
How to End Police Brutality! Lessons of the Cuban Revolution
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesIs it possible to reform the U.S. police under our present system? What can fighters for justice like Black Lives Matter learn from the Cuban experience? August Nimtz, Jr., Professor of Political Science, African American & African Studies, University of Minnesota and co-coordinator of the Minnesota Cuba Committee, will discuss how the Cuban police force […]
How to End Police Brutality! Lessons of the Cuban Revolution
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesIs it possible to reform the U.S. police under our present system? What can fighters for justice like Black Lives Matter learn from the Cuban experience? August Nimtz, Jr., Professor of Political Science, African American & African Studies, University of Minnesota and co-coordinator of the Minnesota Cuba Committee, will discuss how the Cuban police force […]
How to End Police Brutality! Lessons of the Cuban Revolution
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesIs it possible to reform the U.S. police under our present system? What can fighters for justice like Black Lives Matter learn from the Cuban experience? August Nimtz, Jr., Professor of Political Science, African American & African Studies, University of Minnesota and co-coordinator of the Minnesota Cuba Committee, will discuss how the Cuban police force […]
How to End Police Brutality! Lessons of the Cuban Revolution
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesIs it possible to reform the U.S. police under our present system? What can fighters for justice like Black Lives Matter learn from the Cuban experience? August Nimtz, Jr., Professor of Political Science, African American & African Studies, University of Minnesota and co-coordinator of the Minnesota Cuba Committee, will discuss how the Cuban police force […]
The Past as Present: Settler Colonialism and Justice after Genocide
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesSecond in the series, “What's in a Name?” A 2016 examination of how the lost names of Indigenous sites reflect U.S. Genocide of its Native peoples. Naming is a political act. Names have power. In naming a problem, we predetermine the kinds of solutions available to us – so we’d better be careful. We have […]
The Past as Present: Settler Colonialism and Justice after Genocide
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesSecond in the series, “What's in a Name?” A 2016 examination of how the lost names of Indigenous sites reflect U.S. Genocide of its Native peoples. Naming is a political act. Names have power. In naming a problem, we predetermine the kinds of solutions available to us – so we’d better be careful. We have […]
The Past as Present: Settler Colonialism and Justice after Genocide
East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United StatesSecond in the series, “What's in a Name?” A 2016 examination of how the lost names of Indigenous sites reflect U.S. Genocide of its Native peoples. Naming is a political act. Names have power. In naming a problem, we predetermine the kinds of solutions available to us – so we’d better be careful. We have […]