Events › Year of the Book - Saturday Matinee at Auburn Film Series - BELOVED

Join the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History for our monthly Saturday Matinee at Auburn, a cinematic experience dedicated to honoring bold, transformative storytelling from across the African American diaspora—bringing literary masterpieces and powerful film adaptations into shared community space.

This month, we present Beloved, starring Oprah Winfrey, Danny Glover, and Thandiwe Newton. Based on the Pulitzer Prize–winning novel by Toni Morrison, Beloved is a haunting and deeply emotional exploration of memory, motherhood, trauma, and the lingering shadows of enslavement. Set in post–Civil War Ohio, the film follows Sethe, a formerly enslaved woman whose past returns in ways both intimate and supernatural, challenging her understanding of freedom and healing.

Come ready to reflect, engage in thoughtful post-screening discussion, and connect with fellow film lovers in an atmosphere that honors history, resilience, and community. Light refreshments will be provided.

Watch. Reflect. Remember. Reclaim the stories that shape us.