Claiming A Space: The Life of Zora Neal Hurston Documentary

Next date: Monday, January 12, 2026 | 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM

Enjoy a a screening and discussion of the PBS documentary Claiming a Space: The Life of Zora Neale Hurston.

Discover her remarkable journey in this engaging library program. The film traces Hurston’s path from her roots in Eatonville, Florida, to her pioneering anthropological fieldwork and literary achievements that helped define the Harlem Renaissance.

Using rare footage, archival photos, and interviews with scholars and artists, the documentary reveals how Hurston boldly claimed a space for Black culture in American scholarship and storytelling. No registration required. 14 and up.

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  • Monday, January 12, 2026 | 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM

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Orange County Library, 101 E Central Blvd, Orlando, Orlando 32801  View Map

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