Screenings: March 11 – May 11, 2022
Comments from viewers at AARP “Movies for Grownups”
“The movie was very informative.”
“I thought it was wonderful!
“Fabulous, informative movie.”
“I enjoyed the historical content. I thought it would be longer.”
“I am a history buff. NOTHING was missing!”
“I thought it was excellent. I have already started recommending this film!”
“Powerful!”
“The event was perfect! I learned a lot and cried to see how some of these women, men, and children were treated.”
“There are no words to describe how much I learned and the shame I have for the way black people were and still are treated. This documentary was fabulous, educational, necessary, eye-opening, I could go on and on. These poor women. Heroes, All.”
“I have no complaints. My Black people’s accomplishment never ceases to amaze me. Thank you, AARP, for being on the side of righteous and JUSTICE. AARP is truly AWESOME!”
“Outstanding film!!”
“This movie was wonderful, I learned so much I had never known before.”
“Excellent documentary-the women told their truths in a powerful way!”
“Great documentary– another story we should have known about decades ago.”
“The movie was deeply moving for me!”
“It was a well done, informative movie which I enjoyed watching and learning.”
“This was great and so timely with March being Women’s History Month and with the issues we’re having with teaching Black history in our schools. What a great film to increase our awareness and make it real. Thanks AARP!”
“This was an eye-opening film. I’m so glad I attended! Thank you for offering this film. Nothing else needed to be covered.”
“Very informative. I had no idea that black women played such a major part in WWII.”
“Since I knew nothing of the role my Black sisters played in WWII, I was totally in awe and proud of them. I just wish more of them could have had their stories told.”
“It was a very good movie with information for true discussion and new unknown information for some.”