SHU Community Theatre Celebrates Black History Month with A Series Featuring Award-Winning Movies

TICKETS: $10- $12 – for tickets and movie times visit: https://www.shucommunitytheatre.org/films

In honor of Black History Month, SHU Community Theatre is proud to present a special Black History Month Film Series, showcasing powerful, award-winning films that celebrate Black voices, history, and storytelling.The series, running throughout February, highlights the contributions of Black artists, activists, and visionaries whose work continues to shape culture and inspire change. The range of films consists of gripping dramas, documentaries, and provocative masterpieces including “Do The Right Thing,” “Judas and the Black Messiah,” “Selma,” “Moonlight,” and “I Am Not Your Negro.” (see below for full schedule and dates).

Robert Johnson, director of the Sacred Heart University Multicultural Center states, “Black History Month is a time to reflect on the struggles, achievements, and resilience of Black communities throughout history. Through film and the arts, we can engage in meaningful conversations, foster empathy, and build stronger, more inclusive communities. The arts serve as a bridge, bringing people together across cultures and generations to celebrate shared stories and experiences.”

The lineup features five critically acclaimed films that explore themes of identity, justice, and perseverance:

Sat, February 15 | 7 PM – Judas and the Black Messiah This gripping historical drama tells the true story of Fred Hampton and the Black Panther Party.

Sun, February 23 | 7 PM – Moonlight Barry Jenkins’ Academy Award-winning coming-of-age masterpiece explores identity, love, and self-discovery.

Thu, February 27 | 7 PM – Selma Ava DuVernay’s powerful retelling of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s march for voting rights.

Fri, February 28 | 6:30 PM – I Am Not Your Negro This thought-provoking documentary, based on James Baldwin’s unfinished work, examines race in America.

Black History Month is a time for us all to reflect on the contributions, accomplishments, talents and strides the Black community has made in America. Starting out as ‘Negro History Week,’ Black History Month has evolved into a month-long celebration to commend Black Americans and their ancestors who have triumphed despite societal limitations. The Office for Inclusive Excellence’s Multicultural Center in partnership with the SHU Community Theater invite all community members to engage in the celebration and recognition of Black History Month with the selection of films we’ve chosen to commemorate Black history Month.

Tickets are on sale now! Visit https://www.shucommunitytheatre.org/films to reserve your seats.

About SHU Community Theatre

Located in the heart of Fairfield, SHU Community Theatre is a state-of-the-art venue dedicated to film, live performances, and community engagement. Through its diverse programming, the theatre strives to educate, entertain, and inspire audiences of all ages. First opened as a vaudeville house in 1920, the Sacred Heart University Community Theatre is a 500-seat cinema and performance space located at 1420 Post Road at the bustling corner of Unquowa and Post roads in Fairfield. In May 2019, Sacred Heart University renovated and reopened the long-shuttered theatre as a contemporary arts and education venue and nonprofit. The SHU Community Theatre is home to a unique blend of film, live concerts and performances, comedy, lectures, youth programs and engaging learning activities.