Cinema Art Theater to present ‘The 24th’
Starting Friday, Sept. 4, the Rehoboth Beach Film Society’s Cinema Art Theater will present “The 24th,” a powerful war drama about the all-black 24th United States Infantry Regiment and the deadly Houston Riot of 1917.
Set in the early months of World War I, this timely and riveting true story recounts how 156 soldiers rioted with devastating consequences after being subjected to constant racial discrimination by the Houston Police Department and local white citizens. The film features an all-star cast (Thomas Haden Church, Trai Byers, Mo McRae) and stunning naturalistic cinematography.
Screening times are 3 p.m., Friday, Sept. 4; 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 5; 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 6; 2 and 5 p.m., Wednesday, Sep 9; and 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10. Admission is $8 for members and $11 for future members. Customers are encouraged to purchase tickets online. If seats are available, tickets can be purchased at the theater starting 30 minutes prior to each screening.
The Film Society is funded, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com. For more information on this series, other events, or to become a member, visit www.rehobothfilm.com or call 302-645-9095.
