Black History Month Film Series

The Black History Month Film Series will move to the Parkland Library in 2026, with a film viewing every Saturday in February. This free series is presented in partnership with UofL Health Sciences Center Office of Equity and Engagement and features a panel discussion led by academic experts and community leaders following each film.  These are free events, but registration is requested.  Reserve your seat here.

Saturday, February 7
Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space 
An in-depth biography of the influential author whose groundbreaking anthropological work would challenge assumptions about race, gender and cultural superiority that had long defined the field in the 19th century.  NR

Saturday, February 14
The Woman King 
The remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a ferocity unlike anything the world has ever seen. Inspired by true events, it follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca as she trains the next generation of recruits and prepares them for battle against an enemy determined to obliterate their way of life. Some things are worth fighting for.  PG13

Saturday, February 21
Critical Condition: Health in Black America 
After centuries of pseudoscience, researchers examine the causes of racial health disparities.  NR

Saturday, February 28
Little Richard: I Am Everything 
The narrative takes a deep dive into the life and legacy of Richard Wayne Penniman, better known to the public by his charismatic stage persona, Little Richard. With his signature flamboyance and positive attitude, Little Richard rose to fame in the mid-1950s when he innovated a new musical genre that combined rock and roll sounds with soul and funk rhythms.  NR