St. Paul – Summer on the Lawn: “Black Panther” Movie Book Club

The State Fair is over, Labor Day has come and gone, and homework is back. Summer’s end can be tough, but MHC’s Summer on the Lawn series closes the season on a high note with a community conversation and outdoor screening of a modern movie classic! In partnership with TriLingua Cinema and SAGE GRAY, Summer on the Lawn presents “Black Panther” movie book club. SAGE GRAY, a noted scholar of Afrofuturist Design and developer of the Wakanda Syllabus, will begin the evening with a community discussion about the impact of the “Black Panther” multiverse and its importance to history and contemporary culture. GRAY will then introduce a screening of “Black Panther,” an epic tale about the struggles and triumphs of T’Challa, King of Wakanda and the superhero Black Panther, as he faces the dual challenges of archrival Killmonger, a pretender to the Wakandan throne, and the political difficulties of securing the safety and sovereignty of his country.

This film is rated PG-13 and runs for 134 minutes. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to consult Common Sense Media for more information on film content.

Showtime begins right after sunset (approximately 7:20 p.m.). Light refreshments will be provided by TriLingua Cinema and MHC. Picnics, lawn chairs, and blankets are welcome. Note that the screening is in an open field with minimal shade. Please plan accordingly. Restrooms will be available for use at the Minnesota Humanities Event Center. In case of inclement weather, the screening will be moved indoors to the Minnesota Humanities Event Center.

About TriLingua Cinema
TriLingua Cinema is a nonprofit traveling cinema with the mission of utilizing films to build community among the diverse residents of Saint Paul’s East Side. Their ultimate goal is to open a brick-and-mortar movie theater in Payne-Phalen or Dayton’s Bluff.

This event is part of MHC’s 2026 Summer on the Lawn series.

Registration

This event is free to attend. Registration is encouraged but required.

Registration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org

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