In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Alexandria Library Sit-In, the first known sit-in of the civil rights era, the library will screen films that celebrate black history and civil rights.
Watch the story of three African-American female NASA mathematicians whose efforts made possible the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation's confidence, turned around the Space Race, and galvanized the world. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.
Rated PG
AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Movies & Film | Diversity | Anniversary |
TAGS: | women's history | anniversary film festival | Anniversary | 80th Anniversary |
Parking: The library has a large parking lot with 175 spaces.
Public Transit:
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