Social Cinema: More Than A Month

What does the treatment of history tell us about race and equality in a “post-racial” America? Join Boston Cares for February's Social Cinema program as we investigate this topic as told through the documentary More Than a Month.

More Than a Month follows Shukree Hassan Tilghman, a 29-year old African-American filmmaker, on a cross-country campaign to end Black History Month. Through this tongue-in-cheek journey, the film investigates what the treatment of history tells us about race and equality in a “post-racial” America.

More Than a Month balances humor with intellectual exploration while exploring the state of black history education in American public schools, the effect of “history months” on the formation of American racial identity, how black culture is used to sell products, and weighs the importance of history, all while posing the question: what would it mean if Black History Month were no more?

After the screening, participants will have an opportunity to engage in a round-table discussion facilitated by guest speakers.

This event is part of PBS' Emmy winning series Independent Lens, a new monthly film series hosted in partnership with Boston Cares, ITVS Community Cinema, and City Year. For more information on these organizations visit www.itvs.org and www.cityyear.org.

T-Accessible, Orange Line (Back Bay), Green Line (Copley).

This screening is FREE and open to the public. You do not have to be a member of Boston Cares to attend.

All volunteers under 18 years old must bring a Permission Form signed by a parent or guardian to give to the Project Leader.
Please email youth@bostoncares.org or call 617-422-0910 x 208 if you have any questions.