Residents of Westbury and the Town of North Hempstead will have several more chances to see a locally-produced documentary on the Civil Rights movement this March.
The Town of North Hempstead produced a short documentary lasting 40 minutes, "Defining Moments: The Civil Rights Movement in North Hempstead" through a National Parks Service grant. The film focuses on the struggle for rights and equality experienced by African Americans during the 20th century in North Hempstead.
Although many civil rights documentaries focus on the issues and challenges experienced by the southern states, areas in the north, such as North Hempstead, also had their fair share of inequalities and achievements during the era.
The creators of the film spent almost two years interviewing subjects, conducting research, filming and editing. Along with the film, more than a dozen oral histories from area residents who had an active role in the local Civil Rights Movement are available for viewing at mynhtv.com and on YouTube.
Producers of documentaries and other films can use poster printing to spread the word about their work and to let people know when and where they can see a film.
Screenings in March will take place at the Port Washington Library on March 11, at 7pm and on March 31 at 1 pm at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, in Glen Cove. Both screenings are free.