Acclaimed director Stanley Nelson Jr.’s documentary, Freedom Summer, made waves at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival for its relentless portrayal of segregationist Mississippi. In the summer of 1964, volunteers led by Robert Moses made tremendous sacrifices to increase voter registration in the state—it is the story of their hard work in the face of deep-seated prejudice that makes Freedom Summer such a powerful piece. The documentary will screen in Toledo in advance of its PBS premiere the following week.
Friday, June 21, and Saturday, June 22, 6pm. $5. Ohio Theatre, 3114 Lagrange St. 419-255-8406. ohiotheatretoledo.org
Acclaimed director Stanley Nelson Jr.’s documentary, Freedom Summer, made waves at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival for its relentless portrayal of segregationist Mississippi. In the summer of 1964, volunteers led by Robert Moses made tremendous sacrifices to increase voter registration in the state—it is the story of their hard work in the face of deep-seated prejudice that makes Freedom Summer such a powerful piece. The documentary will screen in Toledo in advance of its PBS premiere the following week.
Friday, June 21, and Saturday, June 22, 6pm. $5. Ohio Theatre, 3114 Lagrange St. 419-255-8406. ohiotheatretoledo.org
