Events & Gatherings

Cinema at the Museum: Seeking Mavis Beacon

This February, Cinema at the Museum presents a series of films in honour of Black History Month. This series showcases work from filmmakers who explore concepts of grief, historical influence, discrimination, the social construction of race, digital serfdom, and redemption.

Thursday, February 20, 7 PM
Film: Seeking Mavis Beacon
Director: Jazmin Renée Jones
Year: 2024
Runtime: 102 minutes
Country: United States
Rating: PG

Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing taught millions globally, but the software’s Haitian-born cover model vanished decades ago. Two DIY detectives search for the model while posing questions about identity and artificial intelligence.