Black Heritage Month Film Screening
2024-02-27 15:30 - 17:00 UTC | Dominican University: Martin Recital Hall, 7900 Division St, River Forest, IL, 60305
Dominican 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
2024-02-28 19:00 - 20:30 | The Epiphany Center for the Arts, 201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60607
The 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
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A man known for making monuments and a monument himself among the world’s most creative icons, Chicago sculptor Richard Hunt completed more public sculptures than any other artist in the country. His sculptural works honor and memorialize some of Chicago’s most historically significant figures that will inspire generations, at a time when other monuments are being examined or dismantled for their injustice and falsehoods.
The Light of Truth: Richard Hunt’s Monument for Ida B. Wells is a 60 minute documentary about the creation of The Ida B. Wells National Monument by renowned Chicago sculptor Richard Hunt honoring civil rights activist, journalist, and suffragist Ida B. Wells. The film weaves together Hunt’s life and fabrication of the monument with the story of Wells’ heroic fight for justice. The sculpture takes its name “The Light of Truth” from a quote by Ida B. Wells-Barnett, “The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.” We learn what motivated her to become the woman who fought for truth and justice, leading the way and shining the light for the rest of us to follow. It was unveiled in 2021 by The Ida B. Wells Commemorative Art Committee.
A Q&A will follow the film, with the filmmaker Rana Segal, producers Laurie Little and Vincent Singleton, Co-Chair of the Ida B. Wells Commemorative Art Committee Anthony Rogers, and Eric Stephenson, Richard Hunt’s Studio Manager and friend of 22 years.
The presentation is a “pay-what-you-can” program with proceeds supporting the completion of The Light of Truth documentary.

Screening and Q&A
2024-03-06 19:00 | Wayfarer Highland Park, 1850 Second Street, Highland Park, IL, 60035, United States
Wayfarer 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
2024-04-18 11:00 - 12:30 | Virginia Theatre, 203 West Park Avenue, Champaign, Illinois, 61820
Special 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
2024-08-17 16:30 - 18:00 | Armouries Theatre, 353 Freedom Way, Windsor, Ontario, Canada
We 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, Ontario and Detroit area friends can join us for this exciting film festival!
Info: https://wibff.com/event/
Cost: $10

Remembering & Celebrating Richard Hunt
2024-09-12 17:00 - 21:00 | Illinois
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 his birthday- Sept 12!

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Richard Hunt was an extraordinary world-renowned artist and very dear to the Club. He was born on September 12, 1935 and passed away on December 16, 2023.

In celebration of what would have been his 89th birthday, let’s gather for a special film screening of:

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

This documentary, directed by Rana Segal, weaves together the stories of Richard’s life and creative process with accounts of Ida B. Wells and her heroic and unwavering fight for justice. It also shows the deep and caring community behind this important and powerful monument.

We’re inviting film producers Rana Segal & Laurie Little, Vincent Singleton along with Michelle Duster (great-granddaughter of Ida B. Wells) to share some of their personal memories of Richard. There will be an open mic for the many friends of Richard who want to pay tribute to this major sculptor and Honorary Club member. The evening will also include a birthday cake and joyful singing.

5:00 p.m. cash bar opens
6:00 p.m. dinner
7:00 p.m. film screening
8:00 p.m. toast and talks

Dinner and Program: $49 members $55 non-members
reservations@cliff-chicago.org
Or call 312-922-8080

Pittsburgh Screening
2024-09-28 11:00 - 12:30 | Illinois
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

60th Annual Chicago International Film Festival
2024-10-27 12:00 - 14:00 | Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL, United States
We’re honored to be Premiering The Light of Truth: Richard Hunt’s Monument to Ida B. Wells at the 60th Annual Chicago International Film Festival this year!

Join us at the Chicago History Museum at noon on Sunday, Oct 27th for the Hometown Chicago Final Cut Premiere at the 60th Annual Chicago International Film Fest, followed by a Q&A with filmmakers and monument team!

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Special Screening at Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
2024-11-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum – Union Theater, 212 N. Sixth St, Springfield, Illinois, 62701
In conjunction with our new exhibit, “Freedom of Form: Richard Hunt,” the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum invites you to a special screening of the documentary, “The Light of Truth: Richard Hunt’s Monument to Ida B. Wells,” followed by a discussion with the film’s award-winning director Rana Segal.
Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. This program is free to attend, but advance reservations are required.
Click here for reservations and more information

Free Community Cinema Screening
2024-11-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Hamilton Park Cultural Center, 513 W 72nd St, Chicago, Illinois, 60621
Winner of Audience Choice Award for Best Documentary at the 60th Chicago International Film Festival!
Chicago icons past and present come together in this inspiring documentary about artistic practice and political activism. As celebrated sculptor Richard Hunt crafts his monument to civil rights icon Ida B. Wells, “The Light of Truth,” the film weaves together Hunt’s story with the captivating history of his subject, Ida B. Wells.
In connecting artist and activist through Hunt’s towering 35-foot-high Bronzeville-based sculpture, the film reveals their analogous missions to battle racism and forge new paths for Black Americans. A moving testament to Hunt, an influential artist, and Wells, notable for her anti-lynching organizing and role in the suffragist movement, 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.
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Flossmoor Art Council presents
2025-02-19 18:30 - 20:00 | 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
