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Film Screening: Selma (2014) at Back of the Yards Branch in Chicago

January 15, 2023 - January 15, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Photo credit: iStock/-Alina-

Location

Back of the Yards Branch, Chicago Public Library

2111 W. 47th St.

Chicago, IL 60609

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Description

Join the library for a screening of Selma (2014), which is set during the Civil Rights Movement and focuses on the actions of Dr. King. Rated PG-13.

Event cost: Free

Event time: 2-4 p.m. Jan. 15, 2023

Additional Information

Contact Phone: 312-747-9595

Website: https://chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/63b85e5abdd26c41009cf4db

Age recommendation: Teens, Tweens

Neighborhood: Chicago

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