"Stonebreakers" is a documentary that explores the intense debates over monuments in the United States, sparked during the George Floyd protests and the 2020 presidential election. It highlights how the removal of statues representing Columbus, Confederate figures, and Founding Fathers challenges the country's traditional victorious narratives. The film examines how America's approach to monuments changes and questions how historical narratives influence political actions. This viewing is possible thanks to the Educating for Diversity initiative and is organized by History Associate Professor Marcella Bencivenni at
mbencivenni@hostos.cuny.edu.
The first screening is a 2 p.m. The second at 5:30 p.m.