BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Southern Documentary Fund - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Southern Documentary Fund REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20240310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20241103T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20250309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20251102T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20260308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20261101T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20270314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20271107T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260218T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260218T210000 DTSTAMP:20260604T234445 CREATED:20260203T205038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T205038Z UID:20606-1771439400-1771448400@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Screening: How To Sue The Klan DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful and timely screening of How to Sue the Klan\, a gripping documentary that explores a landmark civil rights case and the courage of Black women who fought back against organized hate through the legal system. \nThis event offers an opportunity to engage with history\, justice\, and the enduring impact of community-led resistance. Attend for an evening of documentary storytelling that sparks conversation\, reflection\, and action. \nThere will be a virtual Q&A with director John Beder and lawyer\, Randolph McLaughlin.  URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/screening-how-to-sue-the-klan/ LOCATION:Nickelodeon Theatre\, 1607 Main Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States CATEGORIES:SDF Screenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Reel-Klan_1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260207T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260207T210000 DTSTAMP:20260604T234445 CREATED:20260203T202823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T202823Z UID:20590-1770481800-1770498000@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Screening: Beyond the Belt: The Legend of Karriem Abdallah DESCRIPTION:Join us for a powerful screening of Beyond the Belt: The Legend of Karriem AbdAllah\, a moving portrait of Al-Mu’assis Karriem AbdAllah\, the Newark-born martial arts innovator who became the first American to create his own system. \nThe film traces AbdAllah’s extraordinary journey—from making history in the world’s first televised MMA match during the “Thriller in Manila” scorecard to building a legacy rooted in pride\, discipline\, and empowerment within the Black community. \n Through rare archival footage and intimate personal stories\, Beyond the Belt reveals how his vision and relentless drive reshaped martial arts and inspired generations far beyond the mat. \nFollowing the screening\, stay for a filmmaker Q&A to dive deeper into the making of the film\, its historical significance\, and AbdAllah’s enduring impact. \n  \nDate | February 7\, 2026 \nDoors Open | 4:30PM \nFilm Begins | 5:00PM \nLocation | 122 E. Chatham St. Cary\, NC 27511 URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/screening-beyond-the-belt-the-legend-of-karriem-abdallah/ LOCATION:THE CARY THEATER\, 122 E. Chatham St.\, Cary\, NC\, 27511\, United States CATEGORIES:SDF Screenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Untitled-design-2026-01-22T095408.195-e1770149982758.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251120T220000 DTSTAMP:20260604T234445 CREATED:20251023T203225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T203433Z UID:19330-1763665200-1763676000@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:Kinema Screening: Mama Bears DESCRIPTION:Mama Bears takes us inside the world of conservative\, Christian mothers who find themselves at a crossroads when their children come out as LGBTQ+. Faced with an impossible choice between their church and their kids\, these women choose love—and in doing so\, transform into some of the fiercest advocates for equality. \nTheir stories are raw\, tender\, and deeply human. They remind us that change often begins at home\, and that the courage to embrace your child fully can ripple out to change entire communities. \nOn Wednesday\, November 20 at 7:00 PM (EST)\, join us for this unforgettable virtual screening and stay afterward for a conversation with director and producer Daresha Kyi\, who will share what it took to bring these stories to the screen. \nBuy tickets HERE. \n \n Buy Tickets Here URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/kinema-screening-mama-bears/ LOCATION:NC CATEGORIES:Kinema Screenings,SDF Screenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Mama-Bears-Screening.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251001T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251001T210000 DTSTAMP:20260604T234445 CREATED:20250821T201907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T202335Z UID:19174-1759345200-1759352400@southerndocumentaryfund.org SUMMARY:SDF Presents: The Last Partera DESCRIPTION:SDF Presents: The Last Partera\n \nDoña Miriam Elizondo has lived nearly a century\, ushering countless lives into the world as the last traditional Costa Rican midwife in her region. At nearly 100 years old\, she reflects on her life with both humor and wisdom — blessing mothers with a Catholic cross\, teasing her protégés\, and offering frank advice on love and death.  \nThe Last Partera is more than a documentary — it’s a portrait of a woman whose influence inspires a new generation to fight for stronger\, women-centered healthcare\, even at the foot of an active volcano. \n \n Buy Tickets Here URL:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/event/sdf-presents-the-last-partera/ LOCATION:Nickelodeon Theatre\, 1607 Main Street\, Columbia\, SC\, 29201\, United States CATEGORIES:Paid Event,SDF Screenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://southerndocumentaryfund.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Reel-Partera-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Documentary Fund":MAILTO:chris@southerndocumentaryfund.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR