Enjoy great selections from National Geographic TV and Channel films, All Roads Film Project, and independent filmmakers. All screenings held in Grosvenor Auditorium.

February 7 THE MAN (1972/72 min) In this rediscovered gem written by Rod Serling, James Earl Jones plays the first African-American President of the United States. Introduced by actor and film historian Clayton LeBouef. Black History Month selection. Presented with the Michon Boston Group, Ltd. and the Rod Serling Memorial Foundation.

February 14 MORE THAN A MONTH (2011/54 min) Young African-American filmmaker Shukree Hassan Tilghman goes on a cross-country campaign to end Black History Month, investigating what the treatment of
history tells us about race and equality in a “post-racial” America. Introduced by the filmmaker. Presented with Independent Television Service Community Cinema.

February 21 SECRETS OF THE LOST GOLD (2011/48 min) The discovery of a priceless hoard of gold and silver objects offers a unique window on the Dark Ages and the birth of modern England. Visit the National Geographic Museum exhibition Anglo-Saxon Hoard: Gold from England’s Dark Ages to see these artifacts.

February 28 RACE TO THE BOTTOM OF THE EARTH (2010/48 min) Todd Carmichael attempts to reach the South Pole solo and unaided in this Emmy Award-winning film.

March 6 APACHE 8 (2011/57 min) The story of an all-women wildland firefighter crew from the White Mountain Apache Tribe, who have been fighting fires for over 30 years. Presented as part of the Women Hold Up Half the Sky film series.

March 13 THE BROKEN MOON (Brazil/2010/70 min) As climate change threatens their Himalayan nomadic life, a son challenges his father to break tradition. (DC Premiere) All Roads presents as part of the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital.

March 20 SEARCH FOR THE SHADOW CAT (2011/48 min) Scientists in Belize search for the elusive jaguar, revered by native peoples across Latin America but little known to Western scientists. Presented as part of the Environmental Film Festval in the Nation’s Capital.

April 3 LOST MUMMIES OF NEW GUINEA (2010/48 min) A scientific expedition to New Guinea seeks the last human mummy made in an effort to solve the mysteries of body preservation in this Emmy Award-winning film.

April 10 SECRETS OF THE TITANIC (1987/50 min) This classic National Geographic Special documents Robert Ballard’s discovery of the legendary liner lost a century ago.

April 17 FORBIDDEN TOMB OF GENGHIS KHAN (2011/48 min) Hi-tech meets horseback as explorers try to locate—but not disturb—the final resting place of Genghis Khan.

April 24 LOST CITIES OF THE AMAZON (2008/48 min) An archaeologist’s discoveries offer a startling reinterpretation of the Amazon’s pre-Columbian history.

May 1 GOD IS A LIAR: TRADITION AND CHANGE IN TURKANA (Kenya/2011/52 min) New weather patterns are confounding the Turkana people’s ancient environmental wisdom, thus confusing their relationship to the earth. All Roads Film Project selection.