SankofaSpirit

 

P.O. Box 54894
Atlanta, GA 30308
ph: (770) 234-5890

Movies with a Mission

Chicago

In 2004 SankofaSpirit created its film series, Movies with a Mission to counter the myths and negative images of people of African descent so often promoted by Hollywood. Movies with a Mission are free monthly films from and about Africa and the African Diaspora that seek to inform and inspire dialogue. 

 

 

 

Movies with a Mission Chicago 

The Dusable Museum, 740 East 56th Place

Gallery Walk, Screening and Dialogue

Schedule Subject to Change

 

Free and Open to the Public

 

"Robert Smalls: A Patriot’s Journey from Slavery to Capitol Hill”

 

 

Sunday, July13, 2:00-4:00pm

 

A documentary film full of Americanisms – strong work ethic, rags-to-riches, patriotism. It follows Smalls’ evolution form a slave to Civil War hero to master politician in South Carolina exploring why he chose this journey, the story demonstrates personal commitment and strength, foreshadowing the modern-day civil rights movement.

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P.O. Box 54894
Atlanta, GA 30308
ph: (770) 234-5890