Program Type:
DiscussionAge Group:
AdultsProgram Description
Event Details
African-American Philadelphia police detective Virgil Tibbs is arrested on suspicion of murder by Bill Gillespie, the racist police chief of tiny Sparta, Mississippi. After Tibbs proves not only his own innocence but that of another man, he joins forces with Gillespie to track down the real killer. Their investigation takes them through every social level of the town, with Tibbs making enemies as well as unlikely friends as he hunts for the truth.
This discussion is free and open to all. Register below or call 224-543-1485. Email address required; you will receive an invitation with instructions on how to log in to the online discussion.
Before the discussion, watch the movie on Kanopy, Hoopla, or check it out from the library.
Disclaimer(s)
Zoom meeting
This event takes place on Zoom. Meeting format allows the group to interact with one another. Cameras are optional. After registration, you will receive an email with a link to join the event.