Age Group:
All Ages- Please see event details below for registration requirements.
- Registration will close on January 17, 2026 @ 11:00am.
- This event is for registrants age 18 and above.
Program Description
Library events are always free to the public and you do not need a library card to attend!
The Farmington Community Library has two locations. This event will be held in the Auditorium at the FCL Farmington Hills location at 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, MI, 48334.
Join us for a screening of Selma, Lord, Selma (1999). This event is intended for ages 8+.
Synopsis: In 1965, Sheyann and Rachel, two African-American girls from Selma, Alabama, become active in the Civil Rights Movement after they witness a speech by Martin Luther King Jr. Along with a White seminary student named Jonathan, the two young girls participate in the famous Selma-to-Montgomery voting rights march, and remain strong even in the face of racism and violence (Genre: Drama; Run time: 1 hr. & 36 mins; Rated: TV-PG).
Following the film will be a thoughtful discussion with Ryan Pearson. Ryan Pearson brings a multifaceted background in Film, Creative Arts/Nonprofit Administration, and Theatre. She earned a B.A. in Theatre Arts with a concentration in Film from the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor and an M.A. in Theatre Arts & Arts Administration from the University of California–Santa Cruz, sharpening her skills across performance and media arts. Ryan has also led innovative programming and community engagement that elevated BIPOC Detroit filmmakers. She identifies as a Griot/Storyteller, Strategist, and Shapeshifter.
Sponsored by the Farmington Friends of the Library.
Disclaimer(s)
This event is intended for adults 18+
Food will be offered at this event and you are welcome to bring your own. To notify us of a food allergy, please reach out to the staff member listed under "Contact Info" on this page.