The Colonial Theatre is proud to celebrate Black History Month with a series of films that feature Black voices:
MLK/FBI
Playing January 29th – February 4th, 2021
Based on newly declassified files, Sam Pollard’s resonant film explores the US government’s surveillance and harassment of Martin Luther King, Jr.
POETIC JUSTICE
Playing February 5th – February 11th, 2021
In this movie, we see the world through the eyes of the main character Justice (Janet Jackson), a young African-American poet. A mail carrier invites a few friends along for a long overnight delivery run.
MOONLIGHT
Playing February 12th – February 18th, 2021
A young Black man grapples with his identity and sexuality while experiencing the everyday struggles of childhood, adolescence, and burgeoning adulthood.
KILLER OF SHEEP
Playing February 19th – February 25th, 2021
Set in the Watts area of Los Angeles, a slaughterhouse worker must suspend his emotions to continue working at a job he finds repugnant, and then he finds he has little sensitivity for the family he works so hard to support.
LOVE AND BASKETBALL
Playing February 26th – March 4th, 2021
Monica and Quincy love and play basketball together through many life challenges from childhood to adulthood.