The Charleston Civil Rights Film Fest begins this Thursday

The Charleston Civil Rights Film Festival, organized by Jon Hale, Associate Professor of Education, Health and Human Performance and author Benjamin Hedin (In Search of the Movement: The Struggle for Civil Rights Then and Now). The festival kicks off tomorrow night (Thursday, April 20) at the American Theatre with a screening of Scarred Justice: The Orangeburg Massacre, 1968 (dir. Judy Richardson, 2008). From the festival website: “Showcasing shorts, features, and documentaries, the fest explores the long history of the freedom struggle in America. Sited in a city of rare historic significance, the event also engages with the community to promote new forms of activism. Founded in 2017, the fest promises to be an annual fixture of the Lowcountry calendar.” For more information and the full schedule, click here.

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