West Toledo DocuFilm Series

Enjoy a documentary film screening with light refreshments and friendly conversation.

Enjoy a documentary film screening with light refreshments and friendly conversation. Featured documentary films for this series are as follows:

• September 8: Summer of Soul (2021) - PG-13
  • "This music documentary explores and reclaims the legacy of the six-week 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. It features unpublished footage of performances by Nina Simone, B.B. King, Sly and the Family Stone, Stevie Wonder, and Gladys Knight & the Pips at Mount Morris Park (now Marcus Garvey Park)." --Swank

• October 13: Young @ Heart (2024) - PG
  • "Stephen Walker's acclaimed documentary follows a geriatric choral group from a Massachusetts rest home as they prepare for a concert. Their unconventional repertoire includes songs by Sonic Youth, Coldplay and the Clash." --Swank

• November 10: The Apollo (2019) - TV-MA
  • "THE APOLLO, directed by Oscar® and Emmy® winner Roger Ross Williams, chronicles the legacy of New York City’s landmark Apollo Theater, covering the rich history of the storied performance space over its 85 years. What began as a refuge for marginalized artists emerged as a hallowed hall of black excellence and empowerment. In the film, Williams reflects on the struggle of black lives in America, the role that art plays in that struggle, and the part the Apollo Theater continues to play in the cultural conversation." --Swank