Stony Brook Southampton Black History Month Film Series
Lives, Legacy and the Long Road to Justice
Join Stony Brook Southampton for a three-night Black History Month film series exploring family, perseverance, and the ongoing pursuit of justice through powerful, inspiring cinematic storytelling. Presented as part of the University’s commitment to education, dialogue and community engagement, the series brings together films that illuminate both the personal and collective dimensions of Black history.
Location: The Avram Theater
Dates: February 19, 20 and 21
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10 per screening or 3 films for $28
Film Schedule & Descriptions
Thursday, February 19
Fences
Based on August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Fences is a powerful portrait of an African American family in 1950s Pittsburgh. Centered on Troy Maxson, a former Negro League baseball player grappling with lost dreams and personal responsibility, the film examines race, fatherhood, marriage and the emotional boundaries that shape family life.
Friday, February 20
42
42 tells the powerful and inspiring story of Jackie Robinson, who broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947 when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. Facing intense prejudice and hostility, Robinson’s extraordinary talent, resilience and quiet dignity transformed not only the sport, but the nation itself. The film highlights courage, integrity, and the long road toward equality on and off the field.
Saturday, February 21
Selma
Selma chronicles the pivotal 1965 voting rights marches from Selma to Montgomery, led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders. Focusing on strategy, sacrifice and collective action, the film captures a defining moment in the struggle for civil rights and the ongoing fight to secure democratic access for all.
About the Film Series
Lives, Legacy and the Long Road to Justice invites audiences to reflect on the individuals and movements that have shaped Black history in the United States. Through stories of family, brilliance, and activism, the series highlights how personal lives intersect with larger historical forces and how the pursuit of justice continues across generations.