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Black History Tour of St. Louis / Greenwood

102 mins

Filmmakers will be present for a post-screening Q&A.

In this program

A Black History Tour of St. Louis

Directed by Tony West

Father Gerald Kleba, a St. Louisan and a priest for over fifty-five years, takes you on a Black History Tour of St. Louis, MO. He highlights the role the Catholic Church played in the complex development of this city founded twelve years before the United States

Greenwood

Directed by Jim Karpowicz

The Greenwood Cemetery project is a compelling that explores the powerful and often overlooked black historry in St. Louis and the ongoing efforts to restore and preserve it. The film delves into the rich cultural and historical significance of the cemetery, shedding light on the idividuals laid to rest and the community that surrounds it.

Dates & Times

St. Louis Public Library’s Central Library

November 8, 2025
2:00 pm