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Join us for a screening of this essential documentary co-directed by Yoruba Richen, director of the Newmark J-School’s documentary program, in honor of Rosa Parks’ 100th birthday. Based on the bestselling biography and executive-produced by Soledad O’Brien, the film takes a deeper dive into Parks’ often overlooked accomplishments, detailing the actions she spearheaded throughout the civil rights movement.
A post-screening discussion highlights the collaboration of two CUNY faculty members: the J-School’s Yoruba Richen, award-winning filmmaker of The Green Book: Road to Freedom; and Jeanne Theoharis, award-winning author of The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks and distinguished professor of Political Science at Brooklyn College and the CUNY Graduate Center.
Moderated by Carol Jenkins, journalist, activist, author, and current host of Black America on CUNY TV.
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