SL Black Film Festival Pays Homage to Sidney Poitier

February is Black History Month, and to help celebrate, The St. Louis Black Film Festival will be presenting a Tribute to the 86-year old Sidney Poitier at their Classic Black Film Festival. Lucky St. Louis movie buffs will have the opportunity to view eight vintage Sidney Poitier movies on the big screen.

Every Thursday in February, The St. Louis Black Film Festival will be presenting two Poitier films at St Louis Cinemas Galleria (630 St Louis Galleria)

Admission is free with AARP membership card, otherwise $10 for each movie.

There will also be a “Social Happy Hour” from 4-6 before each movie. For the schedule or more info go to www.facebook.com/pages/St-Louis-Black-Film-Festival

Here’s the schedule:

February 6th: LILIES OF THE FIELD – 6pm

GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER – 8pm

February 13th: TO SIR WITH LOVE – 6pm

IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT – 8pm

February 20th: THE DEFIANT ONES – 6pm

A PATCH OF BLUE – 8pm

February 27th: A PIECE OF THE ACTION – 6pm

LET’S DO IT AGAIN – 8pm

For more info or to participate go to https://www.facebook.com/pages/St-Louis-Black-Film-Festival

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