Event

Hesburgh/ The Counter:1960

Directed by Patrick Creadon, Hesburgh offers a unique glimpse at more than fifty years of American history as seen through the eyes of the long-time president of the University of Notre Dame and Americas most well-known priest. Educator, civil rights champion, advisor to presidents, envoy to popes, theologian and activist, Hesburgh was called on by countless world leaders to tackle the most challenging issues of the day. He built a reputation as a savvy political operator with a penchant for bridging the divide between bitter enemies. Through it all, he remained a man armed with a fierce intelligence, a quick wit and an unyielding moral compass -- a timeless example of bipartisan leadership that would serve us in todays increasingly polarized times.

The screening will be sponsored by Martin Luther King Birthday Committee and St. Anastasias RC Church.

The Counter: 1960 is a short film directed by Tracy Twinkie Byrd.
Set in 2017, three conscious (woke) Black college students find themselves seated at a lunch counter in 1960. Will they be served? A critical conversation about inter-generational social issues begins.

The screening will be sponsored by YWCA of Northern NJ.