About the Black History Month Film Series
Dallas Theological Seminary presents Black History Month Film Series, an experience featuring films and discussions that focus on American life told from the perspective of past and present African Americans.
The Apostle Paul tells us in Philippians 2 that the Son of God demonstrated His care for humanity in a selfless act: He emptied Himself by taking on humanity. Paul argues that this is the model we must follow when caring for others.
This compelling series—designed by the Office of the President, The Hendricks Center, Black Student Fellowship, Student Life, and Hollywood Prayer Network—aims to take a step in that direction. We intend to create opportunities for brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ to gather and dialogue with empathy about topics of great concern, seeking mutual edification. We desire to show that we reflect the gospel when people come together and take the time to understand and care for one another.
All are invited to celebrate with us the wonder and diversity of God's family—a family made up of every tribe, tongue, people, and nation whose destiny is to worship at the feet of the King who is sure to come again.
Details
Location: Lamb Auditorium (CAC 109)
Campbell Academic Center building
Dates: Thursdays in February 2025 (February 6, 13, 20, 27)
Time: 6:00PM each evening
Dinner will be provided for those who register by February 1, 2025.
Films
February 6 | Unspoken
This documentary offers an in-depth look into the Christian heritage of African and people of African descent, intended to dispel the notion of Christianity being an exclusively white man’s religion. It points to Christianity’s global reach and impact, including contributions from around the world.
February 13 | Another Slave Narrative
In 1936–1938, writers of the Federal Writers’ Project interviewed 2,300 ex-slaves to document “slave” life using the very words of the men and women who endured American slavery. Through the innovative vision of Michelle R. Jackson, series creator and director, seven ex-slaves’ interviews are brought to life with the dynamic and multiracial cast of Another Slave Narrative, suggesting the human concern it should engender. To ensure that the personal narratives of these amazing men and women are never forgotten, it is Michelle’s vision to bring each of 2,300 interviews to new life with actors and filmmakers all over the world. This storytelling provides details of the slave experience, as many African Americans know this history in such detail, but many others do not.
February 20 | How I Got Over
This documentary provides a powerful and thought-provoking look at orthodoxy in the Black church tradition and its impact on social engagement.
February 27 | Daughters
In this 2024 Sundance Film Festival award-winning documentary, four young girls prepare for a special Daddy-Daughter dance with their incarcerated fathers. This unique fatherhood program takes place in a Washington, D.C. jail. For most of the daughters, the dance will be the only time they will be able to touch or hug their fathers during their dads’ sentences, some of which last up to twenty years.