The Clotilda Descendants Association and Mobile Public Library invite you to a special showing of “Sweet Home Alabama: A Chief and His Protégé” at Ben May Main Library

This 18-minute film explores the parallels between survival, perseverance, and unapologetic preservation. Joycelyn Davis, a descendant of Chief Charles Lewis (Clotilda), details her battle with cancer and how her enslaved ancestors legacy of defying the odds validated her ability to conquest obstacles in the way. Joycelyn, alongside Pastor Derek Tucker, express their commitment to keep the rich history of Africatown, USA relevant and accessible for generations to come.

This event is free and open to all. No RSVP required. 

For information on this event, contact Valerie Longa at vlonga@mplonline.org or (251) 545-3366. For more information on the Film Festival and the other films being shown, go to theclotildastory.com/events.