In recognition of Women's History Month, Chatham Community Library will host a virtual film screening of Storming Caesars Palace (2022), beginning Thursday, March 16, and continuing through Thursday, March 23, 2023.

Storming Caesars Palace chronicles the extraordinary life of Ruby Duncan, an activist who fights the welfare system and becomes a White House advisor. Ruby, along with Mary Wesley, Alversa Beals, and low-income mothers across the country form the National Welfare Rights Organization to fight for an adequate income, dignity, and justice. Together, they introduce a Guaranteed Income campaign in 1969 which, with feminist Gloria Steinem at their side, becomes part of the Democratic platform in 1972.

A real-life superhero, Ruby takes on both the Nevada political establishment and organized crime in a valiant and resolute act of civil disobedience. Based on a groundbreaking book and using lost archival material, Storming Caesars Palace celebrates the visionary leadership of Ruby Duncan, whose courage, tenacity, and dreams could not be quashed against all odds. While the film focuses on a historical story, its message is current and relevant as it asks viewers to consider that a guaranteed universal income is a human rights issue.

 Film Awards:

• Shine Award, Black Star Film Festival

Access to the virtual screening will be available beginning Thursday, March 16, by clicking HERE .  A password is required at the time of viewing. 

Please contact social.library@chathamlibraries.org to request the password or for additional information.

 This program is free and open to the public.