BHS Black History
Film Series
2021
Burlington High School's SJU (Social Justice Union) is proud to announce
BHS Black History Film Festival 2021.
From January-June, the BHS Community is invited to join
in a celebration of black voices, resilience and story through film.
"Projects that feature black actors and are created by black people are so important
because what we see in the media dictates how we think about the world.
Representation is so important ." ~Amandla Stenberg.
Every two weeks, a new title will be released for viewing anytime over the next 2 weeks.
Click on the WATCH link beneath the movie description
+ log in with our BHS/SWANK log in.
Link for student login info: BHS Login + password info here
...
Burlington High School's SJU (Social Justice Union) is proud to announce
BHS Black History Film Festival 2021.
From January-June, the BHS Community is invited to join
in a celebration of black voices, resilience and story through film.
"Projects that feature black actors and are created by black people are so important
because what we see in the media dictates how we think about the world.
Representation is so important ." ~Amandla Stenberg.
Every two weeks, a new title will be released for viewing anytime over the next 2 weeks.
Click on the WATCH link beneath the movie description
+ log in with our BHS/SWANK log in.
Link for student login info: BHS Login + password info here
...
January 18-February 1
SELMA
January 18-February 1
SELMA
Selma is a chronicle of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, on 1965.
Selma is a chronicle of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, on 1965.
[2015, PG13, 2:08 run time]
[2015, PG13, 2:08 run time]
February 2-15
42
February 2-15
42
In 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era when he was signDirected by Kasi Lemmonsand faces considerable racism in the process.
In 1947, Jackie Robinson becomes the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball in the modern era when he was signDirected by Kasi Lemmonsand faces considerable racism in the process.
February 16-March 1
JUST MERCY
February 16-March 1
JUST MERCY
Just Mercy is the true story of lawyer Bryan Stevenson (Michael B. Jordan) and his history-making battle for criminal justice as he appeals the case of Walter McMillian (Jamie Foxx), a man sentenced to die for the murder of an 18-year-old girl, despite a preponderance of evidence proving his innocence.
Just Mercy is the true story of lawyer Bryan Stevenson (Michael B. Jordan) and his history-making battle for criminal justice as he appeals the case of Walter McMillian (Jamie Foxx), a man sentenced to die for the murder of an 18-year-old girl, despite a preponderance of evidence proving his innocence.
March 2-15
HARRIET
March 2-15
HARRIET
The incredible true story of Harriet Tubman, and her quest to lead hundreds of slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad. Directed by Kasi Lemmons .
The incredible true story of Harriet Tubman, and her quest to lead hundreds of slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad. Directed by Kasi Lemmons .
March 16-29
AMISTAD
March 16-29
AMISTAD
In 1839, slaves start a shipboard rebellion against their captors while en route to America. Later, a sympathetic former slave convinces a property lawyer to prove the kidnapped Africans were "stolen goods", and the case goes to the Supreme Court.
Directed by Stephen Spielberg
In 1839, slaves start a shipboard rebellion against their captors while en route to America. Later, a sympathetic former slave convinces a property lawyer to prove the kidnapped Africans were "stolen goods", and the case goes to the Supreme Court.
Directed by Stephen Spielberg
March 30-April 12
WE ARE THE DREAM
March 30-April 12
WE ARE THE DREAM
Showcasing a multitude of talented and diverse voices, top-placing students from schools across the city of Oakland are sent to perform poetry and speeches inspired by the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Showcasing a multitude of talented and diverse voices, top-placing students from schools across the city of Oakland are sent to perform poetry and speeches inspired by the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
COMING SOON
COMING SOON
April 13-26
April 13-26
Fight for your land. Fight for your home.
Jimmie Fails is losing his way, losing his home, and losing his city. He dreams of owning the house his grandfather built, now in a gentrified neighborhood in San Francisco. What is the price of home?
Fight for your land. Fight for your home.
Jimmie Fails is losing his way, losing his home, and losing his city. He dreams of owning the house his grandfather built, now in a gentrified neighborhood in San Francisco. What is the price of home?
COMING SOON
COMING SOON
April 27-May 10
THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETA LACKS
April 27-May 10
THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETA LACKS
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is a story of medical arrogance and triumph, race, poverty, and deep friendship between the unlikeliest of people. Told primarily through the eyes of Lack's daughter, Deborah (Oprah Winfrey), and journalist Rebecca Skloot (Rose Byrne).
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is a story of medical arrogance and triumph, race, poverty, and deep friendship between the unlikeliest of people. Told primarily through the eyes of Lack's daughter, Deborah (Oprah Winfrey), and journalist Rebecca Skloot (Rose Byrne).
COMING SOON
COMING SOON
May 11-24
ANTEBELLUM
May 11-24
ANTEBELLUM
Antebellum follows a successful, modern-day Black author and mother, Veronica Henley, who finds herself in a Southern slave plantation and must escape.
(Rated R; Permission slip required)
Antebellum follows a successful, modern-day Black author and mother, Veronica Henley, who finds herself in a Southern slave plantation and must escape.
(Rated R; Permission slip required)
COMING SOON
COMING SOON
May 25- June 7
BlacKkKlansman
May 25- June 7
BlacKkKlansman
Ron Stallworth, an African American police officer from Colorado Springs, CO, successfully manages to infiltrate the local Ku Klux Klan branch with the help of a Jewish surrogate who eventually becomes its leader. Based on actual events.
Ron Stallworth, an African American police officer from Colorado Springs, CO, successfully manages to infiltrate the local Ku Klux Klan branch with the help of a Jewish surrogate who eventually becomes its leader. Based on actual events.
(Rated R; Permission slip required)
(Rated R; Permission slip required)
COMING SOON
COMING SOON
