Stories of Black Brilliance: Crooklyn (Film Screening)

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Other

Age Group:

Grades 9-12, Adults
Registration for this event will close on February 26, 2025 @ 6:30pm.
Allowed Ages: 13 and up
There are 79 seats remaining.

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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 Meeting Room at the FCL Farmington location at 23500 Liberty Street, Farmington, MI, 48335. 

Registration Required

In honor of Black History Month we will be showing Spike Lee's semi-autobiographical film Crooklyn (1994).

Synopsis: "As her teacher mother, Carolyn (Alfre Woodard), and her jazz musician father, Woody (Delroy Lindo), worry over monthly bills, grade-schooler student Troy Carmichael (Zelda Harris) banters and bonds with her four brothers. Against her will, Troy is sent to her aunt's southern home for a summer visit, but when she returns to her bustling Brooklyn neighborhood, she learns that a family member is gravely ill. Already mature, Troy is forced to face to some very grown-up facts about life and loss." (Genre: Comedy-Drama; Language: English; Run time: 1 hr. & 54 mins; Rated: PG-13 for language and drug content).

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Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 

Adults 18+

This event is intended for adults 18+


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