American Fiction Deep Dive: The Dilemma of Black Creatives and Success
Shannon Yvonne Moreau explores the narratives and realities surrounding Black creatives, success and “selling out” through the lens of Cord Jefferson’s Academy Award-winning film American Fiction.
Family Movie: Hidden Figures
In today’s film, Taraji P. Henson, Janelle Monáe, and Octavia Spencer star as three brilliant African-American NASA mathematicians, providing crucial calculations for NASA’s space race against the Soviets while handling the racist and sexist behavior of their co-workers. Snacks provided!
The Princess and the Frog Watch Party
Hard-working, ambitious Black waitress-chef Tiana (Anika Noni Rose) is accidentally cursed by a frog prince to take amphibian form herself. Watch as the two travel Louisiana trying to find the magic to turn human again! Snacks provided.
Disney’s SOUL Watch Party
Watch the Disney film Soul, starring Jamie Foxx, at the San Pedro Library! Snacks provided.