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Movie Discussion: Father's Kingdom


This documentary, directed and co-produced by Lenny Feinberg (“The Art of the Steal’), tells the story of Father Divine, who was born in poverty, the son of emancipated slaves.

At his peak, Father Divine was one of America’s most controversial religious leaders. He preached that he himself was an incarnation of God, and that by following his rules of purity and celibacy, you can live forever in “heaven on earth.” His movement, dedicated to integration and communal living, was an innovator in desegregating neighborhoods, schools, businesses, and the ballot box in the 1930’s and 40’s.

Divine commanded hundreds of properties and businesses, all funded by the work of his thousands of followers. But scandal, suspicion, and racism lead to clashes with the law.

Penn’s Village member and Professor Emerita of Romance Languages at the University of Pennsylvania, Victoria Kirkham, will lead a discussion of the film.

Watch the movie prior to the discussion for free if you have a library card on www.kanopy.com. If you do not have a library card, it is available to rent on Amazon.com for $2.99 or on youtube.com for $3.99. Questions to consider prior and during viewing will be sent ahead of time to those who register – check your email!


This will be an online event hosted via Zoom Conferencing. You do not need a Zoom account but you will need to download and install the Zoom app on your computer or mobile device to join the event. Please email us at info@pennsvillage.org in advance if you need assistance installing the Zoom app or check our new Zoom Instructions. If you cannot join the event using your computer or mobile device and the Zoom app, you can join the event via teleconference and hear the audio portion. You will receive an email a day or so before the event with a link to the meeting, the Meeting ID, call-in telephone numbers and instructions for joining the meeting.

Please register through our website by clicking the Register Now on the right.   Directions for Self Registration can be found here. You can also register by emailing Info@pennsvillage.org or calling 215-925-7333.

In September, we return to charging a $10 fee for non-members and guests, who may attend up to three programs before being required to join and/or volunteer with Penn’s Village.

Penn’s Village welcomes and actively encourages an inclusive and diverse community of members, staff, Board of Directors and volunteers. Inclusiveness and diversity means welcoming all and excluding no one because of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, social-economic status, physical abilities, religious beliefs or political beliefs.


When:
Thursday, September 10, 2020, 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM
Where:
A Zoom Meeting Link will be included in your confirmation and reminder emails.

Additional Info:
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Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
$10.00
No Fee