Doe Library at sunrise

Summer is the time for Documentaries at Doe, a summer film series showcasing thought-provoking independent documentaries in the libraries’ video collection. This event is free and open to the campus community. All screenings will be held in Doe Library, room 180 from 3 – 4:30 pm.

Upcoming

June 4th — Lorraine Hansberry: Sighted Eyes/Feeling Heart: Documentary about the visionary playwright who authored the groundbreaking A Raisin in the Sun and the story of Hansberry’s battle against racial injustice and fight for human rights and women’s equality. (118 min.)

July 9th — Exiled: America’s Deported Veterans: Two US military veterans, who were willing to die for their adopted country are deported to Mexico where they cannot get the treatment they need for PTSD. This short film tells the story of their fight to return to the US and their fight to raise awareness about the deported veteran issue. (30 min.)

The Library attempts to offer programs in accessible, barrier-free settings. If you think you may require disability-related accommodations, please email [email protected].

If you would like to suggest a future film to be screened at Documentaries at Doe, please fill out this short form. Please spread the word and post our film flyer.


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