Whitaker Center
Central PA’s Nonprofit Center for the Arts

Black History Month Cinema Celebration

February 17 - February 24, 2024

Black History Month Cinema Celebration

Black History Month Cinema Celebration

February 17 & 24 | Select Medical Digital Cinema

A Ballerina's Tale

A Ballerina's Tale

Join us for the awe-inspiring journey of Misty Copeland, the trailblazing ballerina who leaped over barriers and pirouetted straight into history.

Showtimes:

February 17 at 3 pm
February 24 at 3 pm

Iconic ballerina Misty Copeland made history when she became the first African-American woman to be named principal dancer of the legendary American Ballet Theater. Get the incredible, behind-the-scenes story of how she overcame a tumultuous upbringing and near career-ending injuries to become one of the most revered dancers of her generation. More than just a ballet success story, Copeland’s journey is a hugely inspirational, universal tale of perseverance.
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Hidden Figures

Hidden Figures

Honoring the legends and untold stories of black excellence, we're bringing the spotlight to the awe-inspiring tale of three pioneering women who changed history.

Showtimes:

February 17 at 5 pm
February 24 at 5 pm

Three brilliant African-American women at NASA -- Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson -- serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation's confidence, turned around the Space Race and galvanized the world.
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