The Mississippi Humanities Council regularly partners with organizations across the state to host screenings and discussion panels about documentaries and films that help Mississippians better understand ourselves and the world. If your organization is interested in partnering with us to host a screening, please let us know.
Everlasting: Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers
- June 13 at 5:00 p.m. at The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience in Meridian
Screening will take place across the state thanks to a partnership between Mississippi Public Broadcasting, the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Institute, and the Mississippi Humanities Council. This original documentary from MPB explores the profound life, courage, and enduring influence of civil rights leader Medgar Wiley Evers. Following the free public screening will be a panel discussion on Evers’ legacy featuring Reena Evers-Everette and Taiwo Gaynor, moderated by Michael Morris.
Caravan of Hope
- June 21 at 2 p.m. at the Two Mississippi Museums, Jackson
Join us for a free event featuring a screening of “Caravan of Hope” at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, in the Craig H. Neilsen Auditorium at the Two Mississippi Museums. This 60-minute documentary tells the powerful story of how a Memphis-based radio station, WDIA, and a small Mississippi town, Mound Bayou, joined forces to save a symbol of Black resilience. Mound Bayou, one of the most successful all-Black towns in America, was on the brink of collapse by the mid-twentieth century. Archival footage, photographs, and interviews show how WDIA, the first Black-programmed radio station in the United States, raised the funds to revive the town. Following the screening, a panel conversation will feature directors Castel Sweet and Antonio Tarrell, with moderator Nina Parikh of Film Mississippi.
This event is in partnership with the Mississippi Humanities Council, Film Mississippi, and the Mississippi Film Society. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.