Native Son

September 24, 2026 | 5:30–8:00 p.m.

Location
Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center/Library
2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75215

The South Dallas Cinema Project presented a screening of Native Son (2019), directed by visual artist Rashid Johnson. Adapted from Richard Wright's novel, the film brings its examination of race, class, identity, and social constraint into a contemporary setting.

The screening was followed by a conversation with Brandon J. Manning, PhD, Assistant Professor of African American and African Diaspora Studies at Texas Christian University.

Film

Native Son (2019)
Director: Rashid Johnson