DATE/TIME:
Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 3:00PM
PRESENTED BY:
Morton Theatre Corporation
ADMISSION:
Free (suggested donation: $5)
SEATING:
General Admission
DESCRIPTION:
UNSPOKEN is a powerful and insightful documentary feature film that explores the impact of racial division in a small southern town, particularly in relation to the 1946 Moore Ford Lynching, which is considered the last mass lynching in America. Through the iPhone camera lens of resident Stephanie Calabrese, the film uncovers buried truths and sheds light on the secrecy that still surrounds this tragic event, as well as the ongoing impact of segregation, the Civil Rights Movement, and the integration of schools and society in Monroe, Georgia.
Sourced from 40 interviews with fellow residents and extensive research, UNSPOKEN offers a nuanced and complex understanding of the historical factors that have contributed to the racial divide in the town, as well as contemporary challenges that continue to perpetuate it. By bringing these issues to the surface, the film aims to inspire dialog focused on race relations, divisions, and opportunities for reconciliation in hometowns across America. UNSPOKEN is an important and timely work that has the potential to create meaningful change and contribute to a deeper understanding of the complex and ongoing impact of racism in America.
Following the film, there will be a panel discussion featuring Stephanie Calabrese, director; Patrice Broughton, film participant; and Elizabeth Jones, film participant.
Special Guest Moderator: Dr. LaKeisha Gantt
Concessions: Popcorn and drinks will be available for sale.
The event is open to the public, and donations are gratefully accepted. All are welcome!
On-street and deck parking are available for free on Sundays.
For further information, email board@mortontheatre.com or check out this link.
Director
Stephanie Calabrese
Production year
2021
Rating
PG-13
Studio
LittlePurpleCow Productions
Runtime
78 mins.
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