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African American History Movie Series: 42

February 20, 2014 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

42 starring Chadwick Boseman and Harrison Ford in UP Video Theater

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.—University Programs presents the African American History Movie Series showing 42: The Jackie Robinson Story on February 20, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in the UP Video Theater at the University of Arkansas Union.

            This event is free to current University of Arkansas Fayetteville students who pay the student activities fee. Students must show ID for entrance. Admission for general public and non-fee-paying students is contingent upon seating availability and will be on a first-come, first-serve basis after fee-paying students are admitted. For special accommodations due to disability, please contact the Office of Student Activities, osa@uark.edu, or call 479-575-5255.

            42tells the story of Jackie Robinson and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey. The film stars Chadwick Boseman and Harrison Ford. Come step back in time as this movie tells the story of the man that helped change the world of sports.

This event is sponsored by University Programs Innovative Arts and Events Committee. For more information on this event, contact University Programs Innovative Arts and Events Chair, Angelica Puga at upia@uark.edu or 479-575-5255 or Chas Thompson at ct003@uark.edu.