Banished

Banished (NR, 2009, 90 minutes) — From the 1860s to the 1920s, dozens of towns and counties across America violently expelled entire African American communities, forcing thousands of black families to flee their homes. A century later, these towns remain mostly white. Banished tells the story of three of these communities and their black descendants, who return to learn shocking histories.

Film screenings are followed by a moderated discussion with subject matter experts. Doors open at 6 p.m.  A seat may be reserved through Eventbrite.com and entering Fort Worth Movies That Matter in the search field.