Community Picks Series

Dope Is Death

Tue 3/11
6:00 pm - Doors Open | 7:00 pm - Showtime


The Wellness Wagon of Virginia Presents:

In 1973, Dr. Mutulu Shakur, along with fellow Black Panthers and the Young Lords, combined community health with radical politics to create the first acupuncture detoxification program in America. This form of radical harm reduction was a revolutionary act toward the government programs that transfixed the lives of black and brown communities throughout the South Bronx. Dope is Death utilizes an abundant archive while giving us insight into how the acupuncture clinic rose to prominence and, despite funding challenges, still functions to this day. Some of those who benefited from the program became acupuncturists themselves. Dr. Mutulu's legacy is cemented within this profound story of community healing and activism.
 

General Admission - $14 + tax

Net proceeds benefit for The Wellness Wagon of Virginia.
 

Triumph of Hope

Wed 4/2
6:00 pm - Doors Open | 7:00 pm - Screening


General Admission: $15 + tax

Small hand bags will be admitted, but no backpacks please. 

Triumph of Hope tells the powerful true stories of three Holocaust hidden children who survived against unimaginable odds, sharing their journeys of resilience, identity, and hope to ensure their voices and lessons endure for future generations.

Triumph of Hope is a powerful documentary that captures the resilience of the human spirit through the extraordinary stories of three Holocaust hidden children—Arye, Helga, and Regine—who later made their homes in the Roanoke Valley. Their journeys, marked by courage, endurance, and unwavering hope, serve as a testament to survival against unimaginable odds.

Through intimate interviews, each survivor reflects on their past in a deeply personal way—Arye, dedicated to preserving his culture and identity; Regine, embodying perseverance through acts of kindness; and Helga, demonstrating the transformative power of love and healing.

More than a historical account, Triumph of Hope is a reminder of the strength found in the face of darkness. The film weaves together compelling storytelling, evocative imagery, and historical context to not only educate audiences about the horrors of the Holocaust but also ensure that the voices of survivors—especially those from our own Roanoke community—continue to be heard.

As the number of living Holocaust survivors dwindles, this documentary serves as a lasting legacy—honoring the past, educating future generations, and inspiring a collective commitment to never let history repeat itself.