Diversity in Film and Entertainment

Longwood Public Library

9:30am-9:00pm

(631) 924-6400

Longwood Public Library
800 Middle Country Road
Middle Island, NY 11953
United States

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Sun: 1:00pm-5:00pm

Mon: 9:30am-9:00pm

Tue: 9:30am-9:00pm

Wed: 9:30am-9:00pm

Thu: 9:30am-9:00pm

Fri: 9:30am-9:00pm

Sat: 9:30am-5:00pm

Program Type:

History & Genealogy, Lecture, Online

Age Group:

Adult

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Event Description

In honor of Black History Month and the Smithsonian's celebration of African Americans and the Arts, we'll discuss the important history, role and influence of diverse filmmakers, storytellers and performers in film including Spike Lee, Jordan Peel, Richard Roundtree, Sidney Poitier, Ava Duvernay, and more. Learn how they used their unique backgrounds, style, and voice to make groundbreaking contributions to the film or entertainment industry. We’ll also take a look at how they continue to inspire and generate inclusive opportunities for other filmmakers.

This program will be presented as a Zoom meeting. The URL for the "meeting" will be emailed to all registrants upon completion of registration and also one day prior to start time.

Not sure how to use Zoom? Click here to watch a tutorial from our Tech Librarian Alison.

Borrowing Guidelines

Valid Adult Longwood Public Library Card in good standing.
A maximum of three items from this collection may be borrowed at a time.
Equipment & Gadgets are available at the Adult Reference Desk and must be returned to the Circulation Desk. Gadgets placed on hold may be checked out at the at the Circulation Desk when ready for pickup. Equipment & Gadgets may not be returned to the book drop.
If any item is lost or damaged, the full value of the item will be charged to the patron account.
The library has a limited number of items in the collection; if the item comes back late or is lost, the library may not be able to honor reservations.
The use of some items may require precertification or training; if there are any precertification requirements, there will be a link in the item description to the required training.