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Native American Heritage Month

Feature Film: Pearl
2025-11-22 11:00:00 2025-11-22 13:00:00 America/Chicago Native American Heritage Month In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, come and join us at the Zablocki Library for the feature film "Pearl" (2010). It is a one-hour, 46-minute film set in 1920s rural Oklahoma. Zablocki Branch - Community Room

Saturday, November 22
11:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-22 11:00:00 2025-11-22 13:00:00 America/Chicago Native American Heritage Month In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, come and join us at the Zablocki Library for the feature film "Pearl" (2010). It is a one-hour, 46-minute film set in 1920s rural Oklahoma. Zablocki Branch - Community Room

Zablocki Branch

Community Room

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, come and join us at the Zablocki Library for the feature film "Pearl" (2010). It is a one-hour, 46-minute film set in 1920s rural Oklahoma.

 “Pearl” is based on the remarkable true story of Chickasaw aviatrix, Pearl Carter Scott, the youngest licensed pilot in American history. Mentored by world-renowned aviator Wiley Post. Pearl first pilots a plane at the age of 12 and becomes a commercial pilot and local celebrity before she reaches adulthood. As she finds love and becomes a wife and mother, her two greatest passions collide. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Music, & Culture |

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In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, come and join us at the Zablocki Library for the feature film "Pearl" (2010). It is a one-hour, 46-minute film set in 1920s rural Oklahoma.
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