Join the Newton Free Library and GBH for an Indie Lens Pop-Up! This event will feature a screening of the Independent Lens documentary The Inquisitor, followed by an interactive discussion led by facilitators from Families Organizing for Racial Justice (FORJ).

 

Explore the life and legacy of Barbara Jordan in The Inquisitor. Jordan was a groundbreaking Texas congresswoman whose sharp intellect and moral clarity transformed U.S. politics. From Nixon’s impeachment to civil rights battles, her voice demanded accountability, while she privately faced struggles few ever knew of.

 

Following the screening, facilitators from FORJ will lead interactive small-group discussions where everyone will have a chance to reflect on the film, with a focus on one of the documentary's key themes: finding your voice.

 

About the Film:

The Inquisitor

By Angela Tucker (director/producer), Trevite Willis (producer), and Moira Griffin (producer)

Watch the trailer here.

Learn more about the film and filmmakers here.

 

About FORJ:

Families Organizing for Racial Justice, FORJ, is a coalition of families and individuals who believe change starts at home and in our own communities. Our name derives from the verb "forge," meaning to create or form, perfectly mirroring what we do: creating and forming a movement committed to realizing lasting change in our city. We offer antiracist programs in the schools and the community that bring people together, raise awareness, educate, and provide skill-building trainings for youth and adults. We share resources, source programming, and collaborate with like-minded organizations to offer dynamic partnerships.

 

About Indie Lens Pop-Up:

For more than 20 years, the award-winning Indie Lens Pop-Up program has partnered with local organizations across the country to bring people together for film screenings and community-driven conversations. Inspired by the documentaries featured on PBS’s Independent Lens, Indie Lens Pop-Up is a space for sharing ideas and making connections that shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Since its inception in 2005, nearly half a million participants have come together at Indie Lens Pop-Up events to discuss issues that impact local communities. Learn more at pbs.org/indielenspopup.

 

The film runs approximately 60 minutes, followed by a 45-minute discussion.

This program was originally planned for late February but had to be rescheduled due to the blizzard. We recognize that the screening is now taking place at sundown during Ramadan. If you have been fasting during the day, you are welcome to have something to eat or drink in the auditorium when it is time to break the fast. There is also space to eat in the Community Room right next to the auditorium.