Movies that Build Community Series: The Six Triple Eight, an Avon on Tour and Black History Month Program

Program Type:

Arts, Movies & Performances

Age Group:

Teens (grades 6-12), Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will close on February 28, 2026 @ 2:30pm.

Event Details

Screening of the 2024 drama, The Six Triple Eight, part of the Avon on Tour: Movies That Build Community program of film screenings at the Ferguson Library while the Avon undergoes renovations.

The Six Triple Eight tells the true story of the 6888 Postal Battalion, an all-Black battalion of 855 women who joined the fight during WWII to fix a three-year backlog of undelivered mail. Faced with discrimination and a country devastated by war, they managed to sort more than 17 million pieces of mail ahead of time.

Following the screening, Dr. Sheila Kearney will share the remarkable story of her aunt, Major Mary Frances Kearney, who served as Chief of Mail and Commanding Officer of Company A in the Six Triple Eight. Despite her pivotal role, Major Kearney’s contributions were not featured in the film, and Dr. Kearney’s discussion will shed light on her aunt’s leadership, service and enduring legacy.

Rated PG-13.

Registration appreciated.

Presented in partnership with the Avon Theatre.

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