"Sarah's Oil" Film Screening
Schedule
Fri Feb 27 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center | Madison, WI
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In celebration of Black History Month, the City of Madison Department of Civil Rights, Dane County Office for Equity and Inclusion, and Monona Terrace present the film, “Sarah’s Oil.”Monona Terrace Lecture Hall
Doors Open: 5:30
Film Start Time: 6:00 (run time 1 hr 43 min.)
Discussion: 7:45-8:00
Free and open to the public (subject to venue capacity)
The Department of Civil Rights is excited to invite you to a Black History Month showing of “Sarah’s Oil,” a biographical drama inspired by the true story of Sarah Rector, an 11-year-old African American girl in 1913 Oklahoma who becomes one of the nation’s first Black female millionaires. The film follows her struggle to secure her oil-rich, formerly “barren” land against greedy speculators, highlighting themes of faith, racial injustice, and resilience.
Parking is available in the state-owned ramp attached to Monona Terrace. There is a flat rate of $5 after 5 p.m.
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Where is it happening?
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center, 1 John Nolen Dr,Madison,WI,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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