Cinema at the Museum: Seeking Mavis Beacon

Name: Cinema at the Museum: Seeking Mavis Beacon
Start: 2025-02-20T19:00:00-06:00
Location: 102 Spadina Cres East, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, Saskatchewan S7K 0L3

Schedule

Thu, 20 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

102 Spadina Cres East, Saskatoon, SK, Canada, Saskatchewan S7K 0L3 | Saskatoon, SK

This February, Cinema at the Museum presents a series of films in honour of Black History Month. This series showcases work from filmmakers who explore concepts of grief, historical influence, discrimination, the social construction of race, digital serfdom, and redemption.
Thursday, February 20, 7 PM
Film: Seeking Mavis Beacon
Director: Jazmin Renée Jones
Year: 2024
Runtime: 102 minutes
Country: United States
Rating: PG
Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing taught millions globally, but the software’s Haitian-born cover model vanished decades ago. Two DIY detectives search for the model while posing questions about identity and artificial intelligence.
Film tickets are $10 at the front desk; free admission for members and youth under 18. Seating is first come, first served. Talks, tours and other events are admission by donation or free with membership.