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Meet Barbara Jordan: a civil rights icon whose powerful voice masked a complex private life.
Explore the life and legacy of Barbara Jordan in The Inquisitor. Jordan was a groundbreaking Texas congresswoman whose sharp intellect and moral clarity transformed U.S. politics. From Nixon’s impeachment to civil rights battles, her voice demanded accountability, while she privately faced struggles few ever knew of.
A panel discussion and audience Q&A will follow the film screening.
Film is closed-captioned, and ASL interpretation will be provided for discussion and Q&A. Assisted listening device technology is also available upon request.
Doors open at 5:00 pm, and the film will begin at 6:00 pm. The screening is free and open to the public. The screening is a 60-minute version of the 90-minute full-length film.
Free parking in the CALS parking lot and deck is available for this event. Please park in the Surface Lot (entrance on 2nd Street between Cumberland and River Market Ave) or the CALS Parking Deck (entrance on Rock Street via President Clinton Ave). Bring your ticket inside, and our staff will validate it for you.
Part of the Indie Lens Pop-up Series
Today's hours
We're open 9:00AM to 5:30PM
The Ron Robinson Theater is a 315-seat multi-purpose event venue. Part of the Central Arkansas Library System’s (CALS) Main Library campus, it is designed to provide programs for all ages including films, music performances, plays, readings, lectures, speakers, and children’s activities. The theater is equipped with a state-of-the-art DCI-compliant Barco digital cinema projection system and 32′ wide retractable screen; and, a versatile sound system capable of Dolby 5.1 surround audio for movies, with a CL3 digital mixing console with ample inputs for traditional music concerts.