Film in the Community: Olympic Pride, American Prejudice

230 South Main Street,Fountain CO 80817

26 February, 2022

Description

Celebrate Black History Month with OLYMPIC PRIDE, AMERICAN PREJUDICE at Film in the Community Rocky Mountain Women's Film is proud to present Film in the Community to celebrate Black History Month with OLYMPIC PRIDE, AMERICAN PREJUDICE. In 1936, 18 African American athletes dubbed the 'black auxiliary' by Hitler defied Nazi Aryan Supremacy and Jim Crow Racism to win hearts and medals at the 1936 Summer Olympic Games in Berlin. The world remembers Jesse Owens. But, Olympic Pride American Prejudice shows how all 18 are a seminal precursor to the modern Civil Rights Movement. Through Film in the Community, films are screened throughout the year – free of charge – at diverse venues throughout Colorado Springs in collaboration with community partners. All seating for Film in the Community events are first come, first served . Please let us know you are coming, so we can plan for this event. There is no need to print or bring your ticket with you to the event. Just arrive 15 minutes before the screening to secure your seat. All attendees must show proof of vaccination or negative COVID test and wear a mask during the film. ------- OLYMPIC PRIDE, AMERICAN PREJUDICE | Directed by Deborah Riley Draper In 1936, 18 African American athletes dubbed the 'black auxiliary' by Hitler defied Nazi Aryan Supremacy and Jim Crow Racism to win hearts and medals at the 1936 Summer Olympic Games in Berlin. The world remembers Jesse Owens. But, Olympic Pride American Prejudice shows how all 18 are a seminal precursor to the modern Civil Rights Movement. (82 Mins) Directed by Deborah Riley Draper Rocky Mountain Women’s Film builds community around film by elevating the stories of women and others who are often unheard or unseen. As a women-led organization, we seek to discover, support, connect, and inspire filmmakers while cultivating connection and conversation around their work.