Black History Month Movie - Devotion

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Movie
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Devotion is based on the true story of Ensign Jesse Brown, who became the first African American carrier pilot in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. The movie explores the friendship of Brown and Lt. Tom Hudner along with their heroic sacrifices.  The movie is rated PG-13.   Runtime is 2 hours, 19 minutes.  Bring a brown bag lunch, if you desire, and light refreshments will be served.  No registration required.

This program aligns with YCL’s cultural literacy framework, which addresses the ability to understand and appreciate the similarities and differences in the customs, values, and beliefs of one’s own culture and the cultures of others.