FW Movies That Matter Latino: Stolen Education (2013, NR, 67 min)

1440 North Main Street,Fort Worth TX 76164

18 September, 2022

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Stolen Education (2013, NR, 67 min.)  Stolen Education documents the untold story of Mexican-American school children who challenged discrimination in Texas schools in the 1950's and changed the face of education in the Southwest. The film portrays the courage of these young people, testifying in an era when fear and intimidation were used to maintain racial hierarchy and control. The students won the case, but for almost sixty years the case was never spoken about in the farming community where they lived despite its significance. The film documents not only an important moment in Mexican American history, but also provides important context to understand our current educational system’s enduring legacy of segregation, discrimination, and racism.  View the trailer here: https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/diversity-inclusion/movies-that-matter-latino/stolen-education Movies That Matter Latino is a quarterly film series that celebrates the diversity that exists within the Latino culture. It was made possible through a partnership with Artes de la Rosa Fort Worth Cultural Center for the Art. Film events will be held at 4 p.m. on the first Sunday in March, June, September, and December at The Rose Marine Theater, 1440 N. Main Street, 76164. Each screening begins with a light reception and concludes with a moderated discussion with local subject matter experts.