2009 Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Film Series
Date of Event: February 5, 2009
Posted: January 5, 2009 / Last Updated: January 26, 2009
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Film Series at Denison University showcases three films on issues of race, politics and history. Films will be screened at 7 p.m. on Thursdays in Slayter Hall 3rd floor (200 Ridge Road).
On Feb. 5, “What’s Race Got To Do With It?” goes beyond identity politics, celebratory history, and interpersonal relations to consider social disparities and their impact on student success in today’s post-civil rights world. The film follows a diverse group of students at the University of California, Berkeley, in a 16-week long interracial dialogue.
On Feb. 12, “Color Adjustment” traces 40 years of race relations through the lens of prime-time entertainment, scrutinizing television’s racial myths and stereotypes. Narrated by Ruby Dee, the documentary revisits some of television’s most popular stars and shows, including “Amos and Andy,” “I Spy,” “Good Times,” “Roots” and “The Cosby Show.” The film is an examination of how the American prime-time family is integrated, while excluding the daily reality of most African Americans.
On Feb. 26, “Boycott” tells the story of the bus boycott in Montgomery, Ala., led by Dr. King after Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a public bus. Produced by HBO.
Calendar Listing:
CALENDAR LISTING: Denison University, Granville — Film Series: “What’s Race Got To Do With It?" 7 p.m. on Thurs., Feb. 5, in Slayter 3rd floor (200 Ridge Road). Free and open to the public. Contact: 740-587-6244.
CALENDAR LISTING: Denison University, Granville — Film Series: “Color Adjustment.” 7 p.m. on Thurs., Feb. 12, in Slayter 3rd floor (200 Ridge Road). Free and open to the public. Contact: 740-587-6244.
CALENDAR LISTING: Denison University, Granville — Film Series: “Boycott.” 7 p.m. on Thurs., Feb. 26, in Slayter 3rd floor (200 Ridge Road). Free and open to the public. Contact: 740-587-6244.
About Denison:
Denison University, founded in 1831, is an independent, residential liberal arts institution located in Granville, Ohio. A highly selective college enrolling 2,100 full-time undergraduate students from all 50 states and dozens of foreign countries, Denison is a place where innovative faculty and motivated students collaborate in rigorous scholarship, civic engagement and the cultivation of independent thinking.
For press inquiries:
- Name
- Barbara Stambaugh
- Position Title
- Director, Media Relations
- Primary Email
- stambaughb@denison.edu
- Business Phone
- (740) 587-8575

