This film follows the tragedy of African American teenager Lennon Lacy who, in August of 2014, was found hanging from a swing set in Bladenboro, N. C. His suspicious death was ruled a suicide by law enforcement, but Lennon’s mother, Claudia, her family, and many others believe Lennon was lynched. The film chronicles Claudia's quest to learn the truth. It takes a close look at the lingering impact of more than a century of lynching African Americans, and connects the dots to show us America’s history of lynching isn’t history at all - its sinister seeds still bear “strange fruit.”
Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. in the Central Library Auditorium. There will be a panel discussion after the film.
This film is part of the RiverRun Indie Lens Pop-Up documentary series, shown in partnership with the Forsyth County Public Library.