Indie Lens Pop-Up Screening- "Storming Caesars Palace"

South Carolina ETV (SCETV), Children’s Trust of South Carolina, and The IMANI Group, Inc. invite you to join us for a screening event of "Storming Caesars Palace" hosted by the Aiken County Library on Tuesday, March 14, from 6 - 8 p.m.

The evening's event will consist of an hour-long version of the film, followed by a panel discussion involving representatives from each host organization listed above.

Film description: After losing her job as a hotel worker in Las Vegas, Ruby Duncan joined a welfare rights group of mothers who defied notions of the “welfare queen.” In a fight for guaranteed income, Ruby and other equality activists took on the Nevada mob in organizing a massive protest that shut down Caesars Palace.

For more information, visit the “Storming Caesars Palace” page on INDEPENDENT LENS.

“Storming Caesars Palace” premieres on SCETV on Monday, March 20, at 10:00 p.m. The film will also be available to stream on the PBS Video app.

About Indie Lens Pop-Up: Indie Lens Pop-Up is a neighborhood series that brings people together—virtually and in-person—for film screenings and community-driven conversations. Featuring documentaries seen on PBS's INDEPENDENT LENS, Indie Lens Pop-Up draws local residents, leaders, and organizations together to discuss what matters most, from newsworthy topics to family and community relationships. Make friends, share stories, and join the conversation. For more information, visit pbs.org/independentlens/indie-lens-pop-up.