From Slavery to Freedom Film Series: “American Dignity"
Join the African American Program for a free in-person screening of “American Dignity.”
Presented as part of the From Slavery to Freedom Film Series, “America Dignity” follows voting rights organizer Charles Douglas III as he seeks guidance and clarity from civil rights veteran Charles Mauldin, who at just 17 years old was sixth in line during the historic 1965 march across Selma’s Edmund Pettus Bridge.
In the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, Douglas was left questioning how one keeps marching when history repeats itself. This film captures his conversations with Mauldin and other civil rights activists as they reflect on the lessons learned over 60 years ago and how organizers today can carry those lessons to make lasting, democratic change.
Following the screening, Mauldin will discuss the film with Samuel W Black, director of the African American Program. With the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn the 1965 Voting Rights Act, this event will reflect on the struggle of Mauldin and other to secure those rights in the 1960s.
This program is presented in partnership with Classrooms Without Borders.
Admission
This in-person screening is free with advance registration. Please register in advance to reserve your spot. The program will take place in the museum’s fifth floor Mueller Center.
This program is part of the History Center’s year-long commemoration of the U.S. Semiquincentennial, marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, in partnership with America250PA.
America250PA was established by the Pennsylvania state legislature and Governor in 2018 to plan, encourage, develop and coordinate the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, Pennsylvania’s integral role in that event, and the impact of its people on the nation’s past, present, and future.
Heinz History Center programs commemorating America’s 250th anniversary are supported by Nimick Forbesway Foundation, Richard King Mellon Foundation, Visit PA, and the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD).