The Friends Guild of the Destin Library is pleased to announce the resumption of their monthly Independent Films Series.
On Tuesday, March 15th, the Guild will host a showing of the documentary movie The First Grader at 2:00 p.m. in the Destin Library’s Calhoun room.
Scheduled film showings are a part of the Friends Guild’s independent film series which provides area residents with the opportunity to view films that are in limited release or unlikely to be offered in local theaters.
These programs are free and open to the public. Films are unrated and directed toward mature audiences. Seating will be limited to 40 with social distancing. Facial masks are encouraged for those attending. Sanitizers and masks will be available at the door.
A complete listing of Friends Guilds sponsored independent films and programming is available in their most recent newsletter. To receive a copy send your request to: DestinLibraryFriends@gmail.com.

Date: Tuesday, March 15th, 2022 (2:00 pm)
Movie Title: The First Grader (103 minutes)
Director: Justin Chadwick
Genre: PG-13, Biography, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Set in a mountain village in Kenya the film tells the remarkable true and uplifting story of a proud old Mau Mau veteran who is determined to seize his last chance to learn to read and write – and so ends up joining a class alongside six year-olds. Together he and his young teacher face fierce resistance, but ultimately they win through – and also find a new way of overcoming the burdens of the colonial past.