The Light of Truth: Richard Hunt's Monument to Ida B. Wells

Flossmoor Art Council presents
2025-02-19 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Community House Flossmoor, 847 Hutchison Rd, Flossmoor, Illinois, 60422
FREE SCREENING!
RSVP Here: https://www.flossmoorartcouncil.org/Events
Join us for the Flossmoor Art Council’s inaugural event! Flossmoor is a vibrant community deeply rooted in the arts—from the award-winning theater productions at HF High School to our renowned public art sculpture garden. Art is at the heart of our town, with notable sculptures like Richard Hunt’s “Uplifted” gracing our Leavitt Park.
In celebration of this rich artistic legacy, we’re proud to present a screening of The Light of Truth: Richard Hunt’s Monument to Ida B. Wells. This event is made possible by a generous donation from Slang Music Group.
Bring the whole family for an educational and inspiring evening! DOORS OPEN AT 6:00PM
Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. This event is FREE and open to the public, with a suggested donation of $10.
We look forward to seeing you there!

The Light of Truth: Richard Hunt’s Monument to Ida B. Wells with a Q&A
2025-02-25 11:30 - 13:30 | Wiekamp Hall 1001, 1800 Mishawaka Avenue 1001 - Auditorium, South Bend, Indiana
The Center for Understanding, Belonging, and Experiences – The CUBE is celebrating Black History Month by showing a cinema screening of The Light of Truth: Richard Hunt’s Monument to Ida B. Wells with a Q&A with the filmmakers after the screening. This documentary is about artistic practice and political activism. As celebrated sculptor Richard Hunt crafts his monument to civil rights icon Ida B. Wells, weaving together Hunt’s story with the captivating history of Ida B. Wells.
The Light of Truth won the Audience Choice Award for Best Documentary at the 60th Chicago International Film Festival! The Light of Truth is a monument to public art, the spirit of protest, and two essential Black Chicago pioneers dedicated to freedom and perseverance.
Details:
Food & Drinks: 11:30 am – 12:00 pm – outside Auditorium
Documentary showing: 12 pm -1 pm
Q & A: 1:00 -1:30 pm with Laurie Little, Rana Segal & Vince Singleton
For more information, contact Miserl Ramirez Vasoli at mrvasoli@iu.edu or call +1 574-520-4172
RSVP here: https://titanatlas.iusb.edu/event/10975937

View on Michiana PBS WNIT
2025-02-27 21:00 - 22:00 | Illinois
More information:
https://www.wnit.org/programs/the-light-of-truth-richard-hunts-monument-to-ida-b-wells

Loyola University Chicago Screening
2025-07-11 18:00 | Illinois
Immerse yourself in the history and cultural impact of renowned sculptor Richard Hunt and activist Ida B. Wells at Loyola University Chicago this Friday, July 11th. Hosted at Loyola’s picturesque Lake Shore Campus, the WINNER of the 60th Chicago International Film Festival AUDIENCE AWARD FOR BEST DOCUMENTARY will be screening at 6:00pm in the Damen Cinema (located in the Damen Student Center at 6511 N Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60626). Filmmakers Rana Segal, Laurie Little, and Vincent Singleton will be in attendance for Q&A following the film.
Loyola’s University Chicago’s Damen Cinema
in the Damen Student Center
6511 N Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 6062
Event information and tickets
This screening kicks off the opening of Freedom in Form: Richard Hunt
at Loyola University Museum of Art

6TH ANNUAL IBDFF 2025 Opening Night
2025-08-15 18:00 - 21:30 | Indianapolis Art Center:, 820 67th St., Indianapolis,, Indiana
IBDFF Opening Night Film & “Spotlight Award” Presentation
Timeline:
6:00pm – 7:00pm: Reception
7:00pm – 7:10pm: Special Presentation by Linda Everett
7:05pm – 8:00pm: Opening Film- “Richard Hunts’Monument To Ida B Wells”
8:00pm – 8:20pm: Q & A
8:30pm – 9:30pm: Spotlight Award Presentation
(presented by past recipient Jerald Harkness)
The IBDFF Spotlight Award recognizes a filmmaker for their outstanding
direction and production of documentary films that positively shed light
on the African American experience and inspire continued cultural
discourse.
This award is given annually to a filmmaker that displays an excellence
and dedication to their craft, sharing the unseen stories about the African
American experience.

LUMA gallery screening
2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Loyola University School of Communication Screening Room, 51 E. Pearson, Chicago, Illinois, 60611
Please join us for a LUMA gallery screening of The Light of Truth: Richard Hunt’s Monument for Ida B. Wells Documentary, followed by a Q&A with director Rana Segal, producer/DP Vincent Singleton, and our amazing team.
Location:
Loyola University School of Communication Screening Room
Room 222
51 E. Pearson St., Chicago, IL 60611
Exhibit and At-the Door Ticket Location:
LUMA – 820 N Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
Admission to the screening requires the purchase of tickets to the LUMA Freedom in Form Exhibit
Guests are encouraged to purchase tickets online or in person, attend the screening, and then visit the Freedom in Form Exhibition at LUMA.
Purchase tickets online here
