The Black History Month Film Series will be held at the Parkland Library (2743 Virginia Ave) every Saturday in February 2026. This free series is presented in partnership with UofL’s HSC Office of Health Equity and Engagement and features a panel discussion led by UofL faculty following each film.
Parking
On-street and Library parking is available.
Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space (American Experience Season 35 Episode 2)
Saturday, February 7, 1:00 PM
An in-depth biography of the influential author whose groundbreaking anthropological work would challenge assumptions about race, gender and cultural superiority that had long defined the field in the 19th century.
(1h 52m) | ©2023
The Woman King
Saturday, February 14, 1:00 PM
The remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a ferocity unlike anything the world has ever seen. Inspired by true events, it follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca as she trains the next generation of recruits and prepares them for battle against an enemy determined to obliterate their way of life. Some things are worth fighting for.
Rated PG-13 (2h 15m) | ©2021
Critical Condition: Health in Black America (NOVA Season 52 Episode 9)
Saturday, February 21, 1:00 PM
After centuries of pseudoscience, researchers examine the causes of racial health disparities.
Rated PG-13 (1h 36m) | ©2025
Little Richard: I Am Everything
Saturday, February 28, 1:00 PM
Delve into the life and legacy of Richard Wayne Penniman, better known to the public by his charismatic stage persona, Little Richard. With his signature flamboyance and positive attitude, Little Richard rose to fame in the mid-1950s when he innovated a new musical genre that combined rock and roll sounds with soul and funk rhythms.
NR (1h 38m) | ©2023
