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655 W. Mitchell St., Arlington, Texas 76010
http://www.uta.edu/aafsa/programs-activities/Filmmaker Joy Davenport will discuss her documentary Fannie Lou Hamer's America after a screening as part of UTA's Black Heritage Celebration.
The film chronicles civil rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer through oral histories, powerful songs, personal letters and hard-to-find, rarely seen video footage. Hamer was a dynamic and fearless civil rights legend.
The event is free and sponsored by the African American Faculty and Staff Association. Co-sponsors include the Center for African American Studies and the UTA Libraries.
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OUTSTANDING PROGRAM! This independent film was incredibly well-done and an absolute pleasure and learning experience to watch! The filmmaker was amazingly gracious in answering questions and explaining her creative process! I wish the marketing of this event were more effective...
