Film at CAT - The 24th

“The 24th,” is a powerful war drama about the all-black 24th United States Infantry Regiment and the deadly Houston Riot of 1917. Set in the early months of World War I, this timely and riveting true story recounts how 156 soldiers rioted with devastating consequences after being subjected to constant racial discrimination by the Houston Police Department and local white citizens. The film features an all-star cast (Thomas Haden Church, Trai Byers, Mo McRae) and stunning naturalistic cinematography. [2020, US, 133 min, Rated: NR]. Venue: Cinema Art Theater. Presenter: Rehoboth Beach Film Society.