DURHAM, N.C. -- It's a civil rights drama that tells the story of attempts to desegregate a school in Durham back in 1971.
- The Best of Enemies tells the story of Ann Atwater, a local activist played by Taraji P. Henson
- Many involved in the film are gathering in the Bull City for a special screening at The Carolina Theatre
- The Durham Special Screening is on Tuesday, March 19, at 7 p.m., followed by another special screening of the film and panel discussion at Duke University on March 20.
The Best of Enemies stars Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson and Oscar winner Sam Rockwell, and tells the story of what turns out to be a very unlikely friendship. Now, many involved in the film are gathering in the Bull City for a special screening at The Carolina Theatre.
The film tells the story of Ann Atwater, a local activist played by Henson. And Spectrum News anchor Caroline Blair sat down with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, a preacher and community activist who knew her well, and who helped bring this star-studded screening to Durham.
The Durham special screening is on Tuesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. at The Carolina Theatre. That’s followed by another special screening of the film and panel discussion at Duke University on March 20.
Wilson-Hartgrove is behind the School for Conversion, who’s produced a study guide about the story for faith communities to engage. It is available as a download along with other resources at the Ann Atwater Freedom Library’s website. Durham Public Schools will also host a series of events to introduce students to the story in April.
The film debuts nationwide on April 5.
