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Movie: "The Spook Who Sat By The Door" (PG)
2026-03-13 14:00:00 2026-03-13 16:00:00 America/New_York Movie: "The Spook Who Sat By The Door" (PG) Come join us for a viewing of one of the most powerful Black films to have come out of the 1970s! Oxon Hill - Lecture Hall

Friday, March 13
2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Oxon Hill

Lecture Hall

Come join us for a viewing of one of the most powerful Black films to have come out of the 1970s!

"The Spook Who Sat By The Door" is a tale of revolution and pride based on Sam Greenlee's book with the same title and set against the Chicago landscape. An ex-CIA operative takes what he has learned and uses it to serve the people in their battle against oppression. Brought to you by director Ivan Dixon, this film will blow your mind with inspiration.

Rated PG

102 minutes (1 hour 2 minutes) in length

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Films | Black Heritage |

TAGS: | Movie | Film | Black Heritage |

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