THEY WERE ALL FROM MOBILE AND PRICHARD AL.
The 761st Tank Battalion also know as the “PATTON PANTHERS” was an independent tank battalion of the United States Army during World War II. The only all Black Combat team to fight under orders from General George S. Patton, and were asked to fight in the European Theater that spearheaded the assault into Berlin Germany, 1944. Join us at the Toulminville Library to celebrate these brave individuals.
We also screen the feature film Miracle at St. Anna (2008), (R. 2h 40m). Synopsis: Spike Lee directed this overlong epic chronicling the story of four members of the U.S. Army’s all-black “Buffalo Soldier” Division stationed in Italy during World War II. Derek Luke, Michael Ealy, Laz Alonso, Omar Benson Miller, Pierfrancesco Favino, Valentina Cervi.
This movie is rated R, ages under 17 requires accompany of a parent or adult guardian.
For more information please call Eddie Irby at (251) 591-3057 or email Melissa Davis at mdavis@mplonline.org.
The Mobile Public Library invite you to a special showing of the acclaimed Netflix documentary Descendant
Join us at Virginia Dillard Smith/Toulminville Branch Library for the Spirit of Our Ancestors Film Festival. We will be screening the movie Descendant, followed by the latest episode of 90 Minutes of 60 MINUTES which features an update on the Descendants.
About Descendant (PG-1h 49mins/2022): Documentary filmmaker Margaret Brown (“The Order of Myths”, “The Great Invisible”) returns to her hometown of Mobile, Alabama to document the search for and historic discovery of The Clotilda, the last known ship to arrive in the United States, illegally carrying enslaved Africans. After a century of secrecy and speculation, the 2019 discovery of the ship turns attention toward the descendant community of Africatown and presents a moving portrait of a community actively grappling with and fighting to preserve their heritage while examining what justice looks like today.
90 Minutes of 60 MINUTES: Descendants of Africans on slave ship on reconciliation with family of Alabama enslaver
Descendants of the enslaved Africans brought to Alabama on the last known slave ship met with the family of the ship’s financier to discuss reconciliation.
This event is free and open to all. No RSVP required.
For more information for this event please email mdavis@mplonline.org or call (251) 494-4982. To Learn more about the Clotilda’s history please visit: https://theclotildastory.com/.
The Mobile Public Library invite you to a special showing of the acclaimed Netflix documentary Descendant
Join us at West Regional Library for the Spirit of Our Ancestors Film Festival. We will be screening the movie Descendant, followed by the latest episode of 90 Minutes of 60 MINUTES which features an update on the Descendants.
About Descendant (PG-1h 49mins/2022): Documentary filmmaker Margaret Brown (“The Order of Myths”, “The Great Invisible”) returns to her hometown of Mobile, Alabama to document the search for and historic discovery of The Clotilda, the last known ship to arrive in the United States, illegally carrying enslaved Africans. After a century of secrecy and speculation, the 2019 discovery of the ship turns attention toward the descendant community of Africatown and presents a moving portrait of a community actively grappling with and fighting to preserve their heritage while examining what justice looks like today.
90 Minutes of 60 MINUTES: Descendants of Africans on slave ship on reconciliation with family of Alabama enslaver
Descendants of the enslaved Africans brought to Alabama on the last known slave ship met with the family of the ship’s financier to discuss reconciliation.
This event is free and open to all. No RSVP required.
For more information, please email the West Regional Reference Desk at westref@mplonline.org or call (251)340-8561. To Learn more about the Clotilda’s history please visit: https://theclotildastory.com/.
The Clotilda Descendants Association and Mobile Public Library invite you to view a Q&A panel about the acclaimed Netflix documentary Descendant on Zoom.
Join us virtually to listen to the discussion taking place on the stage of Bernheim Hall and if time allows questions can be posed in the Zoom group chat. Panelists include Joycelyn Davis, Emmett Lewis, Veda Robbins, Dr. Kern Jackson, and Christopher Williams. Please click this link to join on Zoom at 7:30 p.m.: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81267960009 | Webinar ID: 812 6796 0009.
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.
The Clotilda Descendants Association and Mobile Public Library invite you to a special showing of the acclaimed Netflix documentary Descendant.
About Descendant: Documentary filmmaker Margaret Brown (“The Order of Myths”, “The Great Invisible”) returns to her hometown of Mobile, Alabama to document the search for and historic discovery of The Clotilda, the last known ship to arrive in the United States, illegally carrying enslaved Africans. After a century of secrecy and speculation, the 2019 discovery of the ship turns attention toward the descendant community of Africatown and presents a moving portrait of a community actively grappling with and fighting to preserve their heritage while examining what justice looks like today.
This event is free and open to all. No RSVP required. A discussion will follow the film screening.
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.
The Clotilda Descendants Association and Mobile Public Library invite you to a special showing of the acclaimed Netflix documentary Descendant.
About Descendant: Documentary filmmaker Margaret Brown (“The Order of Myths”, “The Great Invisible”) returns to her hometown of Mobile, Alabama to document the search for and historic discovery of The Clotilda, the last known ship to arrive in the United States, illegally carrying enslaved Africans. After a century of secrecy and speculation, the 2019 discovery of the ship turns attention toward the descendant community of Africatown and presents a moving portrait of a community actively grappling with and fighting to preserve their heritage while examining what justice looks like today.
This event is free and open to all. No RSVP required. A discussion will follow the film screening.
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.
The Clotilda Descendants Association and Mobile Public Library invite you to a special showing of “60 Minutes: Finding the Last Slave Ship” at West Regional Library.
This 14-minute segment by Anderson Cooper focuses on the finding of the last ship known to have brought enslaved Africans to America and the descendants of its survivors.
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.
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.
The Clotilda Descendants Association and Mobile Public Library invite you to a special showing of “60 Minutes: Finding the Last Slave Ship” at Ben May Main Library.
This 14-minute segment by Anderson Cooper focuses on the finding of the last ship known to have brought enslaved Africans to America and the descendants of its survivors.
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.
The Clotilda Descendants Association and Mobile Public Library invite you to a special showing of the acclaimed Netflix documentary Descendant.
About Descendant: Documentary filmmaker Margaret Brown (“The Order of Myths”, “The Great Invisible”) returns to her hometown of Mobile, Alabama to document the search for and historic discovery of The Clotilda, the last known ship to arrive in the United States, illegally carrying enslaved Africans. After a century of secrecy and speculation, the 2019 discovery of the ship turns attention toward the descendant community of Africatown and presents a moving portrait of a community actively grappling with and fighting to preserve their heritage while examining what justice looks like today.
This event is free and open to all. No RSVP required. Murphy High School Choir will perform ahead of the film screening. A Q&A panel on the stage of Bernheim Hall will follow the film screening. Panelists include Joycelyn Davis, Emmett Lewis, Veda Robbins, Dr. Kern Jackson, and Christopher Williams.
The Q&A panel will also be available virtually on Zoom. Please click this link to join on Zoom at 7:30 p.m.: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81267960009 | Webinar ID: 812 6796 0009.
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.
