7:00 pm

Afro Mundo & the NHCC present Free CeCe. This film confronts the culture of violence surrounding trans women of color. It is told through the voices of Laverne Cox and CeCe McDonald.

On her way to the store with a group of friends, Chrishaun Reed “CeCe” McDonald was brutally attacked. While defending her life, a man was killed. After a coercive interrogation, CeCe was incarcerated in a men’s prison in Minnesota. An international campaign to free CeCe garnered significant support from media and activists, including actress Laverne Cox.

Panel Discussion immediately following the screening.

Director: Jacqueline Gares | English | 86 min | 2018 | Rated R (17+)

Free Community Event.