UAA celebrates Elizabeth Peratrovich Day on Feb. 16 with a free public showing of 'For the Rights of All: Ending Jim Crow in Alaska'

Tuesday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m.
Wendy Williamson Auditorium

The University of Alaska Anchorage is proud to present For the Rights of All: Ending Jim Crow in Alaska in celebration of Elizabeth Peratrovich Day on Tuesday, Feb. 16. A free public screening of the film will be held at 7 p.m. at UAA's Wendy Williamson Auditorium. Following the film will be a panel discussion including UAA alumnus Jeffry Silverman, producer; UAA alumna Diane Benson, writer/actor; UAA professor Dr. Phyllis Fast; and Alaska Native leader Perry Eaton.

For the Rights of All: Ending Jim Crow in Alaska is a film about the courageous story of Alaska Natives who overcame prejudice, disadvantage and blatant bigotry to win justice for all Alaskans. A blend of documentary and drama, with reenactments, new interviews and rare historic footage, this one-hour film traces the remarkable story of Alaska's civil rights movement in a series of victories for citizenship, voting rights, school desegregation and freedom from discrimination. The film, a part of UAA's Alaska Civil Rights Month, contains a powerful message and many important lessons that still resonate with Alaskans today.