Circuit Arts’ 25th-Anniversary Celebration Presents...
EYES ON THE PRIZE III: WE WHO BELIEVE IN FREEDOM CANNOT REST, 1977–2015
Wednesday, July 16 | 7:30 PM
The Grange Hall, West Tisbury
EPISODE 5: We Don't See Color, 1996–2013
Dir. Smriti Mundhra | Documentary | U.S.A. | 2025 | 59 min. | Rated TV-14
Followed by a discussion with executive producer Dawn Porter, director Smriti Mundhra, and composer John Forté; Erika Dilday, the executive director of American Documentary, Inc., will moderate
A propulsive chronicle of the continuing fight for racial justice in America, this six-part HBO docuseries extends the legacy of the original 1987 civil rights television series of the same name. It highlights grassroots activism, criminal justice reform, and the rise of Black Lives Matter. Through archival footage and interviews, the series offers a powerful look at the enduring struggle for equality. This is a screening of the fifth episode, which explores the complexities of affirmative action policies and how a changing demographic landscape affected school desegregation in new ways.
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Dawn Porter
Erika Dilday
Before heading upstairs to the theater, enjoy a relaxing evening on the Grange Hall porch, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Sound of the Vineyard. Produced by Mike Benjamin and the Vineyard Preservation Trust, this free, lively, and family-friendly concert series features top local bands, a welcoming summer atmosphere, and plenty of good vibes. Bring a picnic or grab food and drinks on site, and soak in some great live music before the screening begins!
PRESENTED BY CIRCUIT ARTS AND PRODUCED BY THE MARTHA’S VINEYARD FILM FESTIVAL
Tickets for this screening are general-admission and pay-what-you-can. The suggested ticket price is $20. If you can pay more, we greatly appreciate it!