Lincoln Theater
Free ‘Selma’ screening in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
Stay for the post show multigenerational panel discussion
“Selma.” Jan. 15 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue
“Selma.” Jan. 15 at the Lincoln Theater. Courtesy of the venue
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Lincoln Theater will present a free screening of the 2014 Academy Award Winning film, “Selma” (PG-13), playing Sunday, Jan. 15 at 2 p.m. Fueled by gripping performances, Selma draws inspiration and dramatic power from the life and death of Martin Luther King Jr., but doesn't ignore how far we remain from the ideals his work embodied.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday marking the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. The holiday has been observed on the third Monday of January each year for the past 36 years, first being observed by all 50 states on Jan. 18, 1993. It is a time to remember the injustices that Dr. King fought, and a time to remember his fight for the freedom, equality and dignity of all races and peoples through nonviolence. Since his assassination on April 4, 1968, Mrs. Coretta Scott King has devoted her energy and attention to developing programs and building the Atlanta-based Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change as a living memorial to her husband's life and dream. The King Center is the first institution to be built in memory of an African American leader and hosts over one million visitors a year.
In the 2014 film “Selma,” although the Civil Rights Act of 1964 legally desegregated the South, discrimination was still rampant in certain areas, making it very difficult for Blacks to register to vote. In 1965, an Alabama city became the battleground in the fight for suffrage. Despite violent opposition, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., played by David Oyelowo in the film, and his followers pressed forward on an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, and their efforts culminated with President Lyndon Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
The historical drama is rated PG-13 for brief strong language, and disturbing thematic material. Following the film, we invite you to stay for a multi-generational panel discussion on issues of racism and engaged citizenship today along with what is happening right here in Midcoast Maine.
No tickets or reservations are necessary to attend. Additional information on this screening and all upcoming events is available on the Lincoln Theater website at www.LincolnTheater.net, by emailing the theater office at info@LincolnTheater.net, or by calling the theater office at 563-3424. The theater is located at 2 Theater St. in Damariscotta.
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