The documentary Bama Girl will be shown at the Capri Theater in Montgomery on Tuesday April 21st, and the producer will be present for a Q&A after the showing. It tells the story of an African-American student at The University of Alabama who runs for Homecoming Queen. Jessica Thomas' story is one that will probably have many Alabama viewers shaking their heads in recognition...but there are surprises too. Can she defeat "The Machine" candidate? I've already seen the documentary (it was out on DVD last Fall), and recommend it. If nothing else, it's good for Alabamians to know how the state and its racial heritage are being presented to other Americans.
By the way, Ms. Thomas was a broadcast journalism/political science major at UA. Perhaps after viewing the miserable media job landscape, she is currently seeking her JD degree.
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