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Lillian Smith: Breaking the Silence Premiere

May 16, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Lillian Smith: Breaking the Silence

Lillian Smith: Breaking the Silence is a 50-minute documentary about the life and work of Georgia writer and activist Lillian Smith (1887 – 1966), premiering at the Decatur Library in Decatur, GA. The documentary, created by Hal and Henry Jacobs, explores Smith’s life as one of the first prominent white southerners openly denouncing racial segregation and actively working against Jim Crow. While free to attend, seating is limited and tickets require reservation. This project is supported by Georgia Humanities.

LillianSmith_Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library UGA

Image: Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries

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Date:
May 16, 2019
Time:
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/georgia-center-for-the-book-20037967739

Venue

DeKalb County Public Library, Auditorium
215 Sycamore Street
Decatur, GA 30030
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