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Dedication of the Chicago Ida B. Wells Memorial Monument
The Oakwood Center 3825 S. Vincennes, Chicago, ILJoin the Ida B. Wells Commemorative Art Committee as they unveil and dedicate the "Light of Truth: Ida B. Wells National Monument" by renowned Artist, Richard Hunt. The pre-program will begin promptly at 9:00 AM at the Oakwood Center located at 3825 S. Vincennes. After a short program including tributes from local elected officials our …
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Premiere Screening at Ida B. Wells Festival
Northeastern Illinois UniversityPlease join us for the premiere of The Light of Truth: Richard Hunt's Monument to Ida B. Wells at Northeastern Illinois University's Carruthers Center in Bronzeville. Discussion and Q&A with Director Rana Segal and Sculptor Richard Hunt will follow the screening. We are pleased to present this screening as part of the Second Annual Ida …
Screening & Celebration for Sculptor Richard Hunt
Smart Museum of ArtJoin us at the Smart Museum of Art for a special afternoon screening and celebration of sculptor Richard Hunt. Meet the artist as he helps introduce The Light of Truth: Richard Hunt’s Monument for Ida B. Wells, a feature documentary film by Rana Segal. Hunt’s monument in bronze to journalist Ida B. Wells was unveiled …
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Virtual Screening & Filmmaker Discussion with Media Burn
VirtualJoin us for an inspiring virtual preview screening of an excerpt from an in-process documentary celebrating a pioneering woman and the process of creating a public monument to honor her. The event will include a discussion with filmmakers Rana Segal and Laurie Little. Note: the discussion will be recorded for later viewing, but the documentary will only be viewable …
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Documentary Screening & Panel at Woodson Library
Woodson Regional 9525 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin the Chicago Women's History Center and Chicago Public Library's Vivian G. Harsh Research Collection for a screening of the new documentary The Light of Truth: Richard Hunt's Monument To Ida B. Wells. A panel presentation with historian Michelle Duster (Ida B. Well's great-granddaughter) and filmmakers Laurie Little and Rana Segal will follow the screening. Learn …
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Black Heritage Month Film Screening
Dominican University: Martin Recital Hall 7900 Division St, River Forest, ILDominican University Black Heritage Month Film Screening Tuesday, February 27, 2024 3:30pm – 5pm Followed by a panel presentation with historian Michelle Duster and filmmakers Rana Segal, Laurie Little and Vincent Singleton. Martin Recital Hall 7900 Division St River Forest, IL 60305
Black Heritage Month Film Screening
The Epiphany Center for the Arts 201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IllinoisThe Light of Truth Documentary: Richard Hunt’s Monument to Ida B. Wells Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at The Epiphany Center for the Arts 201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60607 Doors: 5:00 pm for Golden Hour 7:00 – 8:30 pm, Epiphany Hall Buy Tickets A man known for making monuments and a monument himself among …
Screening and Q&A
Wayfarer Highland Park 1850 Second Street, Highland Park, IL, United StatesWayfarer Theaters in partnership with Luminist Films, present a special preview screening of The Light of Truth: Richard Hunt's Monument to Ida B. Wells. With a post-show discussion featuring filmmaker Rana Segal and Producer Laurie Little.
EBERTFEST
Virginia Theatre 203 West Park Avenue, Champaign, IllinoisSpecial Screening of The Light of Truth: Richard Hunt's Monument to Ida B. Wells at the 25th Anniversary of EBERTFEST 11am, on April 18th. https://ebertfest.com/film-schedule
Windsor International Black Film Festival 2024
Armouries Theatre 353 Freedom Way, Windsor, Ontario, CanadaWe are so thrilled to be nominated for best feature documentary at the Windsor International Black Film Festival in Windsor, Ontario, screening this Saturday August 17 at 4:30pm inside Armouries Theatre located at 353 Freedom Way, just outside of the tunnel. The main entrance is on University Ave. Producer Vincent Singleton. Hope our Toronto area, …
Remembering & Celebrating Richard Hunt
Excerpts from our new film “ Richard Hunt: A Monumental Life” and from “The Light of Truth: Richard Hunt’s Monument to Ida B. Wells will screen at Cliff Dwellers Club for Richard Hunt’s 89th birthday celebration - starts at 5pm after the street naming ceremony. Let’s celebrate our memories of this great man together on …
Pittsburgh Screening
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 THE LIGHT OF TRUTH: RICHARD HUNT’S MONUMENT TO IDA B. WELLS (2021) OMNI WILLIAM PENN HOTEL 530 William Penn Pl Pittsburgh, PA 15219 11:00 A.M. Free and open to the public ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN LIFE AND HISTORY