Fort Worth Movies that Matter - When I Rise

When I Rise tells the inspiring story of a gifted black student at the University of Texas who is thrust into a civil rights storm that changes her life forever. Barbara Smith Conrad is cast in an opera to co-star with a white male classmate, fueling a racist backlash from members of the Texas legislature. When Barbara is expelled from the cast, the incident escalates to national news, prompting unexpected support from a pop superstar. This smalltown girl, whose voice and spirit stem from her roots in East Texas, emerges as an internationally celebrated mezzo-soprano and headlines on stages around the world. When I Rise is an inspirational journey toward finding forgiveness within oneself.

We invite you to experience Movies That Matter — a FREE, quarterly film series that highlights important human rights issues. Each event features a movie screening with English subtitles, followed by a moderated discussion with special guests. Screenings are held in March, June and September, culminating in December with a special event to commemorate International Human Rights Day on December 10.

Movies That Matter is sponsored by the Fort Worth Human Relations Commission (HRC). The HRC
is supported by the Human Relations Unit, which provides information and services related to basic
human rights, including enforcement of the city’s anti-discrimination ordinance and federal housing,
employment and accommodation laws.

So, open your mind and fill your heart — with Movies That Matter! For more information about
quarterly screening dates and films, visit www.FortWorthTexas.gov/HumanRelations or follow us on
Facebook at www.facebook.com/FortWorthMoviesThatMatter.