Screening of July '64
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The documentary July '64 is a documentary portraying the urban disturbances that took part in Rochester in 1964 over a three night period. Fueled by racism, lack of decent housing, lack of job opportunity, and police mistreatment, on an extremely hot, humid night, many of the citizens of color in the city declared they had had enough. Director Carvin Eison, using actual footage and present day interviews, takes the viewer vividly through this event.
The film runs 56 minutes and will be followed by a talk-back with diversity trainer and officer of the Black Leadership Commission on AIDS, Freddie Caldwell, leading the discussion. Mr. Caldwell has first hand knowledge of the events depicted.The event is free and open to the public. This film launches a new monthly series presented by the Racial Justice Committee of Metro Justice dealing with issues of race. The films will be shown on the third Thursday of every month. Refreshments available.
What: July '64--a documentary
Where: Metro Justice Conference Room, 167 Flanders Street
When: Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 7PM
Contact: Bryan Scrafford, 325-2560
