Free Joan Little
ScreeningSep 24 · 17:00
Entry$8.00 – $17.50
Yoruba Richen’s documentary revisits Joan Little’s historic 1975 trial through rare archival footage and new interviews.
Who's Involve
Yoruba RichenOther
Description
The narrative centers on Joan Little, a 20-year-old incarcerated woman acquitted after killing a white jailer she stated had attempted to rape her. Beyond the courtroom, the film examines the trial's impact across the civil rights, women’s rights, and prison reform movements. Screenings take place during its New York premiere theatrical run, with Q+A sessions following select showings.
Good to know
36-min runtime