Documentary about Civil Rights Movement “The Children’s March” In free screening at the Strand for MLK Day

Rockland, Maine - Might Times: The Children’s March, a 2004 Academy-award winning documentary about the Civil Rights Movement, will be presented as a free screening for Martin Luther King Day at the Strand Theatre, 345 Main Street, on Monday, January 18 at 1pm.

The Children's March reveals a never-before-told chapter in the Civil Rights movement, focusing on more than 4,000 black schoolchildren who deserted classrooms in Birmingham, AL, on May 2, 1963, touching off a week of mass demonstrations and rioting that shocked the nation and rocked the world. On that day, the children of Birmingham flooded the city's streets — and the city's jail — to challenge segregation. With dogs and fire hoses, police tried to stop them. Yet, in ways their parents could not, the children prevailed, defying the police intimidation that long had plagued Birmingham's black community
         
Created by the Southern Poverty Law Center, the film documents the particular contributions and courage of young people working for racial justice.”The Children’s March is a beacon of hope for young people who see and experience social problems and feel disempowered,” said Jennifer Holladay, director of the Center’s tolerance programs.

The film is directed by Directed by Robert Houston, and stars Dominique Alexis, Rico E. Anderson, and Josh Evans.

The film is not rated. Running time is 40 min. Free Admission. For more information visit www.rocklandstrand.com. Tel: (207) 594-0070 EX 3  Email: info@rocklandstrand.com