Bring the family, visit the food truck court and watch a movie. A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship. Movie starts at dusk. Followed by a discussion. Reserve your seat below. https://youtu.be/hrQdVGDfm5M   SAAACAM is providing this film series as a public service, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of SAAACAM policy. The airing of the film series does not constitute an endorsement or...

Bring your family and friends to enjoy movies under the stars on the beautiful San Antonio River.  A discussion plus Q and A will follow the film.  Unique food truck fare is available. The 24th is based on the true story of the Houston riot of 1917. The film features an African-American military regiment that is called the 24th in Houston, Texas. Despite their military service, the African-American soldiers are subjected to racial discrimination by the all white police force in Houston as well as from the local white people in Houston. The constant racial discrimination leads to a resistance...

As the first civil settlement in the state of Texas, there are a ton of historical sites and legendary tales that have helped to shape the culture of our community. In the original documentary film Walk on the River: A Black History of the Alamo City the African American experience is shared from the time of Emancipation (roughly 1865) to Integration and the end of Jim Crow segregation (roughly 1965).   Food truck court will be open.  Movie begins at dusk.  Discussion, plus Q & A follows the movie. Complimentary reserved seating is available at the link below. SAAACAM is...

Bring the family, a chair or a blanket, visit the food truck court, watch a movie, learn and have fun! When I Rise is the powerful story of Barbara Smith Conrad, a gifted University of Texas music student who becomes a target of racial discrimination and ultimately ascends to the heights of international opera. When I Rise informs, inspires, and surprises, with a stunning confrontation between Barbara and her past and the tragic insults she endured over 60 years ago. Movie starts at dusk.  Admission is free.  A limited number of reserve seats are available at the link below.  ...