May 18, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Indiana State Museum
History on Screen | For Gold and Glory
FOR GOLD AND GLORY
Ossie Davis narrates a powerful glimpse into the history of the African-American automobile racing circuit during the early 20th century.
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In the 1920s, racial tensions created separation between Black and white athletes. After being denied participation in the Indianapolis 500, Charlie Wiggins, “the Negro Speed King”, created a national racing league for African Americans. For Gold & Glory spotlights first-hand conversations with Charlie’s wife Roberta and features interviews with former drivers, families, historians and witnesses.
Pre-registration is encouraged; tickets available at the door as long as seats are available.
Reserve Your seat for Thursday, May 18The screening takes place in the museum’s auditorium and will be followed by a conversation with Todd Gould, filmmaker, and Kisha Tandy, Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites curator of social history.
Recommended for ages 12+
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History on Screen is a film series presented in conjunction with Late Night Thursdays to provide our audiences with a unique opportunity to combine a Museum exhibit with a documentary film and post-screening conversation with filmmakers, historians, community members and experts in the field – all in one evening!
Prior to the screening, visit our exhibition Vintage Vision: Cars of the 1920s. Indiana was once a mecca of automobile manufacturing and wow, we turned out some beauties. Check out 10 of the hottest rides of the 1920s – including a 1926 Duesenberg Model A Roadster – all on loan from the *Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum collection. You will learn about the cars and the manufacturers and see clothing from that era. You’ll also be able to build a miniature car and display it in the showroom, and turn yourself into a hood ornament for a photo op!
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Price: FREE with museum admission, free for members, $2/Access Pass member, $5/Indiana college student with valid ID
Films are shown in the museum’s auditorium.
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