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Join us for the Juneteenth Film Festival at the Roxbury Public Library, featuring a selection of impactful films that explore themes of civil rights, resilience, and community.
- **Selma** (June 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm): A PG-13 drama that recounts Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s pivotal marches from Selma to Montgomery in 1965, highlighting the struggle for voting rights.
- **Meko** (June 12, 1:00pm - 3:30pm): This unrated documentary presents a narrative on climate change, human displacement, and the interconnectedness of our planet, running for 62 minutes.
- **Mama!** (June 19, 1:00pm - 3:30pm): An unrated documentary following three mothers fighting for justice for their sons in Minnesota, touching on themes of loss and rallying for accountability—viewer discretion is advised due to emotionally intense content.
- **Fatherhood** (June 24, 5:00pm - 8:00pm): A PG-13 comedy-drama starring Kevin Hart, focusing on a single father navigating the challenges of raising his daughter after the unexpected death of his wife, with a runtime of 109 minutes.
- **All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt** (June 26, 1:00pm - 3:30pm): This PG-rated drama offers a poetic exploration of a woman's life in Mississippi, showcasing the connections to her heritage and experiences over the decades.
All screenings will take place in the Large Meeting Room, making this a perfect opportunity to engage with powerful stories that resonate with the essence of Juneteenth.
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