On Monday, November 4, at 12:30 PM, TUTV observes the 2024 election with a thoughtfully curated lineup of shorts and documentaries, all focusing on the pioneering individuals and movements that paved the way for minority and women’s voting rights. These programs dive into the stories of trailblazers who fought tirelessly for suffrage, social justice, and human rights, highlighting their resilience, courage, and the lasting impact on shaping democratic participation.
12:30 & 8:30 PM: The Detroit Civil Rights Trilogy is a powerful collection of three films that explores the pivotal moments, figures, and movements in Detroit’s civil rights history. Through in-depth storytelling and archival footage, the trilogy captures the struggles and triumphs of African Americans as they fought for equality in one of the most racially divided cities in America. Part 1, “Rosa Parks of the Boblo Boat.” Part 2, “Mr. Interlocutor of Mount Clemens.” Part 3, “Last Survivor of the Ford Hunger March.”
1:30 & 9:30 PM: Votes for Women is an inspiring documentary that chronicles the decades-long struggle for women’s suffrage in the United States, focusing on the brave women who led the movement for voting rights. The film brings to life the courage, resilience, and determination of key figures like Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sojourner Truth, and Alice Paul through a combination of archival footage, personal letters, and interviews with historians.
1:45 & 9:45 PM: Election Day 2016 is a gripping documentary that offers a ground-level view of the events and emotions surrounding one of the most divisive and unexpected presidential elections in U.S. history. Filmed from multiple perspectives across the country, the documentary captures the atmosphere on November 8, 2016, as voters from diverse backgrounds head to the polls to cast their ballots in the race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
2:00 & 10:00 PM Inez Milholland: Forward Into Light is a stirring documentary that honors the life and legacy of Inez Milholland, one of the most iconic and courageous figures of the American women’s suffrage movement. Known for her striking beauty, intellect, and fearless activism, Milholland became a symbol of the fight for women’s voting rights, famously leading suffrage parades on horseback and delivering powerful speeches nationwide.
2:30 & 10:30 PM: Positive Force: More Than a Witness: 30 Years of Punk Politics in Action is a compelling documentary that chronicles the history and impact of Positive Force, a revolutionary punk activist collective based in Washington, D.C., Founded in the 1980s. The group fused the energy of punk music with a passion for social justice, using their platform to raise awareness and inspire action on issues such as homelessness, poverty, human rights, and anti-racism.
Tune in to TUTV or templetv.net on Monday, November 4, beginning at 12:30 PM!
