At The River

Wed 4/12

7:00 pm

Location:

Main Theatre

Runtime:

120 minutes

Genre:

Documentary

Tickets - General Admission - $7.39

At The River is a feature length documentary about a certain time and place in the deep south. In the Civil Rights era of the 50’s and 60’s most Presbyterian ministers stood on the banks of the cultural river of segregation and white supremacy. They opted not to stir the waters in their congregations and communities by speaking out. However, a few young southern Presbyterian ministers did brave those currents through their sermons, community organizing and participating in marches and protests. They faced dangerous, hate-filled consequences for these actions.

At The River chronicles their lives and their decisions, as well as director Carolyn Crowder’s first-hand experience as a young white southern girl from Montgomery, Alabama. During those mean and turbulent times these ministers, through their love and example, had a huge impact on her life in helping her overcome her southern racist brainwashing.

View At The River trailer HERE.

Second Presbyterian Church

Second Presbyterian of Roanoke, VA is a vital congregation for people of all ages and circumstances seeking to know, love, and follow Christ. In unbroken commitment since August 1891, the church has proclaimed Jesus Christ through inspired worship, quality education, warm fellowship, and significant service to those in need. We extend a cordial welcome to all who come to Second Presbyterian Church and share with us in our work and service for Christ. Whether you're visiting online, connecting with us through social media, or walking through our doors, know you are surrounded by a church family who strives to care for you and your family both spiritually and emotionally.

Second Presbyterian feels called to have the story of “At the River” told, because of the failures of mainline churches and ministers in the Civil Rights era to speak out against segregation and white supremacy, but also because of the resilient hope and courageous witness of those who took a stand.

Director:

Carolyn Crowder

Writers:

Carolyn Crowder, Rod Murphy, Jr.