Black History Month is the month set aside to honor the past achievements and on-going contributions of African-Americans and people of African descent.  The theme for this year is African-Americans and the Civil War.   The U.S. Embassy Public Affairs Section invites you to celebrate Black History Month through video screenings of a selection of videos from the 19th Century through the civil rights to present day.  The screenings will be followed by a 30 minute Q&A facilitated by Assistant Public Affairs Officer, Andrew Posner.  Tea & Coffee will be served.

Thursday, February 3
Film: Fredrick Douglass Biography
Time: 1500 hrs
Venue: PAS Auditorium, 7th Floor Goldbridge,
Eastgate Mall, 3rd Street & R, Mugabe Way

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Synopsis
As a young man, he experienced the brutality of slavery first and as an outspoken leader of the abolitionist movement, he became one of the most powerful voices in America. This inspiring biography chronicles Douglass’ remarkable life: from his childhood in slavery to his crucial work on behalf of former slaves following the civil war.

Thursday, February 10
Film: Sound Track for a Revolution
Time: 1500 hrs
Venue: PAS Auditorium, 7th Floor Goldbridge,
Eastgate Mall, 3rd Street & R, Mugabe Way

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Synopsis: Tells the story of America’s civil rights movement through the freedom songs that protesters sang as they fought for justice and equality- with performances by John Legend, Wyclef Jean and others.
www.soundtrackforarevolution.com

Thursday, February 17
Film Neshoba
Time 1500 hrs
Venue: PAS Auditorium, 7th Floor Goldbridge,
Eastgate Mall, 3rd Street & R, Mugabe Way

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Synopsis: The story of a Mississippi town still divided about the meaning of justice 40 years
after the murders of three civil rights workers, the film explores whether healing and
reconciliation are possible and demonstrates how Americans move beyond scars of the past.
www.neshobafilm.com

Thursday, February 24
Film: Trouble The Water
Time: 1500 hrs
Venue: PAS Auditorium, 7th Floor Goldbridge,
Eastgate Mall, 3rd Street & R, Mugabe Way

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Synopsis: A young African American couple survive the flooding of New Orleans, failed levees, bungling bureaucrats and their own less than perfect past and manage to endure through love, hope and courage.
www.troublethewaterfilm.com

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