From Slavery to Freedom Film Series: “American Dignity”

Presented as part of the From Slavery to Freedom Film Series, “American Dignity” follows voting rights organizer Charles Douglas III as he seeks guidance and clarity from civil rights veteran Charles Mauldin, who at just 17 years old was sixth in line during the historic 1965 march across Selma’s Edmund Pettus Bridge.

This film captures Douglas’s conversations with Mauldin and other civil rights activists as they reflect on the lessons learned over 60 years ago and how organizers today can carry those lessons to make lasting, democratic change.

Following the screening, Mauldin will discuss the film with Samuel W. Black, director of the African American Program.

This program is presented in partnership with Classrooms Without Borders.

The program is free for all to attend.