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DOWNING OF A FLAG Screening and Discussion - Florence

Screening
Downing of a Flag
Date:
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Time: 6:00 pm
Location:
Francis Marion Perforrming Arts Center, 201 South Dargan St, Florence, SC 29526

 

South Carolina ETV and the ETV Endowment of South Carolina invite you to join us in Florence to view clips from "Downing of a Flag," a two-hour, two-part documentary film that focuses on the Confederate Battle flag and its impact on the people, politics and perceptions of South Carolina and beyond. Parts one and two will premiere locally on South Carolina ETV (SCETV) Thursday, July 22 at 9 p.m. and Thursday, July 29 at 9 p.m., respectively.

With firsthand interviews featuring various perspectives and a wealth of historical footage, "Downing of a Flag" traces the symbol's controversial relationship with the Palmetto State, exploring its true meaning and how a racially motivated 2015 church shooting, which killed nine black parishioners, served as the catalyst for the flag’s long-debated removal.

Our Florence community engagement event panel will be hosted by SCETV's Beryl Dakers. Joining Dakers will be Representative Terry Alexander, Dr. Joe Heyward of Francis Marion University and Scott Galloway, executive producer. A reception will  be held before the screening.

Admission is free and open to the public but a ticket is required for admission.
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For more on "Downing of a Flag," please visit: www.pbs.org/show/downing-flag/ or www.facebook.com/downingofaflag

 

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