Returning for its fifth consecutive year, the Sankofa Film Series returns to the University of Michigan Detroit Center on February 19, at 6 p.m.

Best known for its inspirational and thought-provoking documentaries, the 2016 Sankofa Film Series will showcase four inspiring films featuring Misty Copeland, Nina Simone, Gordon Parks and August Wilson.

All films begin at 6 p.m. (end times vary) and include complimentary admission, parking and light refreshments for all guests. Following each screening, a guest speaker will lead a brief discussion on the selected documentary.

For more information about this series, contact the Detroit Center: (313) 593-3584 or detroitcenter@umich.edu

What happened, Miss Simone
February 19 – 6-8:30 p.m.
(Director: Liz Garbus)
This documentary film tells of story of Nina Simone, an American singer, pianist, and civil rights activist labeled as the "High Priestess of Soul.