This Family-Friendly Event Is Designed To Celebrate, Educate, And Share The Teachings Of Martin Luther King, Jr. The Event Will Feature An Educational Film Screening And Children's Activity Stations.

Film Screening
Our Friend, Martin Is An Animated Children's Educational Film About Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. And The Civil Rights Movement. The Film Follows Two Friends In Middle School Who Travel Through Time, Meeting Dr. King At Several Points During His Life. Featuring An All-Star Voice Cast, It Was Nominated For An Emmy For Outstanding Animated Program. This Film Contains References To Historical Events That Might Require Explanations For Younger Audiences.

You Can Watch The Trailer For Our Friend, Martin On Youtube - View Trailer On Youtube

There Will Be Two Screenings Of The Film: 1:15 P.M. And 2:30 P.M.

Activity Stations
Themes And Activities Include:

Dream: Listen To King's "I Have A Dream" Speech And Create Your Own "Dream Cloud" Craft

Justice: Decorate A Bookmark With A Quote From Dr. King, Such As - "The Time Is Always Right To Do What Is Right”

Love: Use Crayons To Trace Hands, Identifying The Similarities We All Share   

Liberty: Complete A Wordsearch & Learn About Terms Such As Civil Rights, Segregation, And Equality

Equality: Live Storytime! We’ll Be Reading Picture Books Such As My Brother Martin, Written By Dr. King’s Sister, Christine King Farris

Freedom: Movie Screening Of Emmy Award-Nominated Film, Our Friend, Martin

New! Community: Help Create A Mural With Your Neighbors.

Schedule
While There Are Set Times For The Film's Showings, The Children's Activities Are Available Throughout The Event.

1:00 P.M. - Doors Open, Opening Remarks
1:15 P.M. - Our Friend, Martin Film Screening (Byers Theatre)
2:30 P.M. - Our Friend, Martin Film Screening (Byers Theatre)
4:00 P.M. - Event Ends