The Western Illinois Museum invites the community to an afternoon of film, food, and conversation with a screening of the inspiring documentary Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am on Sunday, August 2, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Museum. Following the screening, guests are invited to stay for Larry A's pizza, dessert, and conversation.
A suggested $5 donation will be collected at the door.
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am runs approximately two hours and is not rated.
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am is an intimate and visually rich portrait of Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Toni Morrison that explores her extraordinary life, literary legacy, and enduring influence on American culture.
The documentary features Morrison's own reflections, archival footage, and interviews with writers, artists, and cultural leaders, including Angela Davis, Oprah Winfrey, Walter Mosley, and Fran Lebowitz. It celebrates her groundbreaking work while examining themes of race, history, identity, and storytelling. Featuring original music by Kathryn Bostic and artwork by acclaimed contemporary African American artists, this engaging documentary offers both an introduction to and new insights into one of America's most influential voices.
This screening is part of the Museum's film series exploring literacy and storytelling. Join us for the final film in the series on September 6th for The Thinking Game.
This program is partially supported by grants from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
The Western Illinois Museum, located at 201 S. Lafayette Street just one block south of Macomb’s Courthouse Square, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history, culture, and traditions of McDonough County.
The Museum serves as a community gathering place for exhibits, lectures, music, and public programs that connect people through shared stories and experiences.
For a full schedule of events, visit wimuseum. org or follow @wimuseum on social media. For more information, call 309-8372750, text 309-837-2613, or email [email protected].
