Hawaiʻi: Black History month Thursday film series in Hilo

Black History month film series in Hilo. Thursdays, February 2023. Spotlighting a diverse lineup of culturally significant films every Thursday during the month of February! Doors, box office and concessions open at 6:30pm. Tickets $10 GA. More info: MOVIES | PALACE THEATER (hilopalace.com)

Black History month film series at Hilo Palace Theater

• Thursday, February 2nd at 7pm. Do The Right Thing (R). Written and Directed by Spike Lee. Starring Danny Aiello, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee. On the hottest day of the year on a street in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, everyone’s hate and bigotry smolders and builds until it explodes into violence.
• Thursday, February 9th at 7pm. Moonlight (R). Directed by Barry Jenkins. Starring Mahershala Ali, Naomie Harris, Trevante Rhodes. A young African-American man grapples with his identity and sexuality while experiencing the everyday struggles of childhood, adolescence, and burgeoning adulthood.
• Thursday, February 16th at 7pm. Blazing Saddles (R). Written and Directed by Mel Brooks. Starring Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens. In order to ruin a western town, a corrupt politician appoints a black Sheriff, who promptly becomes his most formidable adversary. From the Place via Hilo Palace Theater | Hilo HI | Facebook: “We have listened to the concerns from community members regarding showcasing Blazing Saddles as part of the Black History Month film series as inappropriate. Blazing Saddles has been removed for the upcoming schedule and our team is currently working to secure an alternate title with a unifying message to showcase next Thursday 2/16. Thank you all for your support, respectful discussion, and understanding. Stay tuned for further announcements!”
• Thursday, February 23rd at 7pm. Pelé: Birth of a Loegend (PG). Written and Directed by Jeff Zimbalist and Michael Zimbalist. Starring Vincent D’Onofrio, Rodrigo Santoro, Diego Boneta. Celebrating the life and many accomplishments of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known by his nickname, Pelé. October 23, 1940 – December 29, 2022. Pelé’s meteoric rise from the slums of Sao Paulo to leading Brazil to its first world Cup victory at the age of 17 is chronicled in this biographical drama.