2012 Election Series: Films of a Movement | SF

2012 Election Series | SF Public Library

The San Francisco Public Library will host a series of election season talks, films and other events presented by the African American Interest Committee, League of Women Voters, and the Department of Elections at branches throughout San Francisco.

Movies include the classic Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, comedies Wag the Dog & Election, mockumentary Bob Roberts and others.

Saturday, September 29, 2012
Films of a Movement | 2012 Election Series | SF Public Library

The African American Interest Committee of the San Francisco Public Library and One City One Book 2012 will present a Voter Empowerment Film Series on Saturday September 29, 2012.

The series will feature 3 prolific films:

• Freedom on My Mind (1994) Showtime – 11:30a-1:15p
  Nominated for an Academy Award, winner of both the American Historical Association and the Organization of American Historians awards for best documentary, this landmark film tells the story of the Mississippi freedom movement in the early 1960s when a handful of young activists changed history. Running time: 105 mins.
• Chisolm ‘72 : Unbought and Unbossed (2004) Showtime – 1:30p-2:45p
  In 1968, Shirley Chisholm becomes the first black woman elected to Congress. In 1972, she becomes the first black woman to run for president. Shunned by the political establishment, she’s supported by a motley crew of blacks, feminists, and young voters. Their campaign-trail adventures are frenzied, fierce and fundamentally right on! Running time: 76 mins.
• By The People: The Election of Barack Obama (2009) Showtime – 3p-5p
  Millions saw history made as Barack Obama took the podium on election night. But few witnessed his unguarded moments in the hours and days before he greeted the nation – until now. Witness never before seen footage of Obama behind the scenes, as well as interviews and candid moments with family, senior campaign staff, volunteers, reporters, supporters and even opponents. Running time: 116 mins.

Links: Event details

Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Lectures & Workshops, Movies, San Francisco Submitted by Rena Ragimova