# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Book + Film Club February: Black Lens - The Black Western
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Sidewalk’s Book + Film Club unites movie and book lovers for a monthly film screening. Each session is $35 and the includes book, film screening, and discussion. Select the $15 option for access to the film screening and post film discussion. Dates, descriptions, and registration deadlines below.

Registration Deadline to have books mailed: Friday, February 6th .Books will be mailed within 72 hours of this date.

Registration Deadline to have books picked up: Monday, February 16th.. Books can be picked up from our Box Office during our regular operating hours Thursday & Friday from 2pm til Close and on Saturday & Sunday from 10:30am until close. You will receive an email when your book is ready to be picked up



Book: Black Rodeo: A History of the African American Western by Mia Mask

African American westerns have a rich cinematic history and visual culture. Mia Mask examines the African American western hero within the larger context of film history by considering how Black westerns evolved and approached wide-ranging goals. Woody Strode’s 1950s transformation from football star to actor was the harbinger of hard-edged western heroes later played by Jim Brown and Fred Williamson. Sidney Poitier’s Buck and the Preacher provided a narrative helmed by a groundbreaking African American director and offered unconventionally rich roles for women. Mask moves from these discussions to consider blaxploitation westerns and an analysis of Jeff Kanew’s hard-to-find 1972 documentary about an all-Black rodeo. The book addresses how these movies set the stage for modern-day westploitation films like Django Unchained. A first-of-its kind survey, Black Rodeo illuminates the figure of the Black cowboy while examining the intersection of African American film history and the western.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/birmingham/book-film-club-february-black-lens-the-black-western/200029391926433
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, rodeo, sports, art, theatre, football
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 118

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Birmingham
- **state**: AL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1821 2nd Ave. N. , Birmingham, AL, United States, Alabama 35203
- **lat**: 33.51416
- **long**: -86.80798
- **full address**: 1821 2nd Ave. N. , Birmingham, AL, United States, Alabama 35203

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Book + Film Club February: Black Lens - The Black Western being held?
  - **A:** Book + Film Club February: Black Lens - The Black Western takes place on Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 10:00 pm at 1821 2nd Ave. N. , Birmingham, AL, United States, Alabama 35203.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Book + Film Club February: Black Lens - The Black Western?
  - **A:** Book + Film Club February: Black Lens - The Black Western is organized by Sidewalk Film.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Sidewalk Film's events?
  - **A:** Sidewalk Film has 132+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Sidewalk Film has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Book + Film Club February: Black Lens - The Black Western is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Birmingham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 110+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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