Monday Night Movie: "Our America: Black Freedom"

Darien Library presents a new weekly program: Monday Night at the Movies!

This week we are showing “Our America: Black Freedom.” 

“"Our America: Black Freedom" begins with the holiday's origin at the birthplace of Juneteenth - Texas. It is an intimate look at a holiday many didn't know about. Juneteenth celebrates the effective end to slavery in the United States. It marks the day when news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached the last remaining enslaved persons in Galveston, Texas - two and a half years after its signing - on June 19, 1865. The following year, on June 19, the first official Juneteenth celebration took place.” --abc

Director: Nzinga Blake

Year: 2021

Starring: Cory McGinnis

This movie is 43 minutes and is not rated.  

Watch the official trailer.