Event Details
- Date: –
- Venue: Groton Senior Center 163 West Main Street Groton, MA 01450
- Categories: Community Event
The Groton Interfaith Council Presents:
Selma
Sat, March 7, 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
The Groton Center (formerly Groton Senior Center), 164 W. Main St, Groton MA 01450
FREE SHOWING
The Groton Interfaith Council Film Screening Series intends to share noteworthy films and discuss diverse faith traditions in order to foster understanding, respect, justice, and peace in our community.
Our inaugural film will be Selma, shown in honor of Dr. Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., on Saturday, March 7th, the day that the marches from Selma to Montgomery began. The marches from Selma were organized by nonviolent activists to demonstrate the desire of African-American citizens to exercise their constitutional right to vote. By highlighting racial injustice, they contributed to the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, a landmark federal achievement of the civil rights movement.
The screening is free of charge and open to all, parents should note that the film is rated PG-13 for thematic violence and language.
Light snacks and delicious desserts will be served.