Wheaton Public Library To Stream White Privilege Documentary For Free

Wheaton IL

14 February, 2021

2:54 PM

Description

Press release from Wheaton Public Library: Event: Friday, February 19, 2021 (All day) WPL is proud to be partnering with several Illinois libraries to offer free streaming of the documentary film, The Long Shadow, during the week of February 19-26. The Long Shadow follows former CNN Senior Producer, TED contributor, and Emmy-Award winning Director Frances Causey as she traces her family's legacy of white privilege, placing it in the context of the history of anti-black racism in the United States that began with slavery and continues to impact our society today. View the film, then join us on February 24 at 7pm for a live Q&A on Zoom webinar with the film's Director, Frances Causey. Link for both the film streaming and registration for Q&A here: http://thelongshadowfilm.com/libraries/ This press release was produced by the Wheaton Public Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.