Second Saturday Documentary Series presents "The Apology."
This film explores the historical significance of an apology.
The Apology investigates an incident in the 1960s in which Alameda County and the City of Hayward dismantled the entire community of Russell City, pushing 1,400 residents out of their homes and off their land – all to claim the 200 acres for an industrial park.
Most of the residents ended up in Russell City in the first place because Black and Latino families could not purchase homes or land elsewhere. For them, the unincorporated area, located south of Oakland and across the bay from San Francisco, was a beloved village – with 13 businesses, seven churches and 205 families. All of this was lost in 1963.
Sixty years later, The Apology features the stories of more than twenty Russell City residents and their descendants. Using archival footage, animated photos and illustrations, the film explores the historical significance of an apology. What does it mean to make amends for a past that is very much present in the memories of the former residents?
Join us onsite for a special screening of this documentary, followed by a discussion, Saturday, September 14, at 1:30 p.m.
Watch the trailer here: https://vimeo.com/802882306
The viewing and discussion will be held on September 14, at 1:30 p.m.
This viewing and discussion will not be on Zoom. Please join us onsite at Niles Discovery Church, 36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont, on September 14, at 1:30 p.m.
The Second Saturday Documentary Series is co-sponsored by:
Niles Discovery Church and
the San Jose Peace & Justice Center