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African American Cultural & Genealogical Society to host documentary screening on MLK’s last moments

Mar 28, 2023 | 5:01 PM

March 28, 2023 -The African American Cultural & Genealogical Society of IL, Inc. Museum will presents a black history presentation focused on the remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr in his last moments.

During the event, the documentary “The Witness from the balcony of Room 306” will be screened. The film is a 2008 documentary short film created to honor the 40th annual remembrance of the life and death of Martin Luther King Jr. Directed by Adam Pertofsky, the film received a 2008 Oscar nomination in the “Best Documentary Short Subject” Category at the 81st Academy Awards. Following will be a panel discussion by board members of the AACGS.

The event will be held Saturday, April 15th at the museum located at 235 W Eldorado St from 2-4 pm. The event is free and open to the public.

To learn more about AACGS, click HERE.