Tuscaloosa Civil Rights Trail

10/06/2026

JOIN US October 15!
“The Movement of Champions" is an award-winning short documentary that tells the powerful, often overlooked story of the people who shaped the Civil Rights Movement in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Guided by lifelong residents, the documentary redefines Tuscaloosa as a true “City of Champions,” honoring students, clergy, business leaders, and ordinary citizens whose courage challenged segregation and advanced justice. Through firsthand accounts and historical reflection, the film examines pivotal moments such as Bloody Tuesday and the desegregation of public schools. By connecting these events to continuing struggles for equality, "The Movement of Champions" celebrates unsung heroes whose determination transformed their community and inspires generations today. Produced in part through an Alabama Humanities Alliance grant. A fundraising premiere will be shown at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Historic Bama Theatre. VIP tickets include admission into a reception before the film viewing. Tickets also include general admission and rates for seniors and students. TICKETS: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36768/production/1290787?performanceId=11870804

09/30/2026

Premiering in October, the award-winning documentary ‘The Movement of Champions’ highlights the stories of those who shaped Tuscaloosa’s civil rights history. Here’s what you need to know.

09/26/2026

https://wtug.com/movement-of-champions-documentary-bama-theater/

Award-winning documentary ‘The Movement of Champions’ premieres Oct. 15 at the Historic Bama Theater, highlighting Tuscaloosa’s civil rights heroes.

08/31/2026

The Tuscaloosa Civil Rights Foundation is honored to celebrate the continued success of our documentary, "The Movement of Champions," which recently earned three additional awards at the Southern Shorts Awards Film Festival in Georgia, bringing the film's total recognition to eleven awards, including Best Documentary 2026.

What began as a powerful vision from Samyra Snoddy has become an inspiring collaborative effort that honors the legacy of Tuscaloosa's civil rights history while sharing it with audiences far beyond our community. We extend our deepest gratitude to Theo M. Moore II for his extraordinary editing talent, creativity, and patience throughout the filmmaking process, and to Romeo Reese and Rebecca Todd Minder for their videography and production contributions that helped bring this story to life.

We are also grateful to the many friends, family members, and supporters who traveled to Georgia to celebrate these achievements with us. Their encouragement reminds us that preserving and sharing these stories matters.

Working together on "The Movement of Champions" has been a meaningful and rewarding experience, and we are incredibly proud of everyone who played a role in its success. We look forward to sharing this award-winning documentary with our hometown audience and invite the community to stay tuned for a special premiere in Tuscaloosa this fall. Together, we continue to honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire future generations.

08/29/2026

08/28/2026

Atlanta Peeps! If you're in the area, our documentary "Movement of Champions" will be shown at the Southern Shorts Awards Film Festival on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Aurora Cineplex, 5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell, Georgia, The Documentary films will be shown at 5:15 p.m. EST and admission at the door is just $10.00 for the entire day (which starts at 11:00 a.m. for other categories). An Awards program will follow that evening. We would love to see some of our fans and followers there! For more details, click through here: https://www.southernshortsawards.com/Summer%202026%20Program.html

08/12/2026

Join Indivisible West Alabama and the 1000 Miles to Memphis march for an interactive community town hall in Tuscaloosa! As the 36-day voting rights march makes its way across the South, we are stopping in West Alabama to bring neighbors, organizers, and local leaders together to talk about voter pro...

07/27/2026

🎬🏆🎬Our documentary "Movement of Champions" has received EIGHT awards from the Southern Shorts Awards! We earned six Awards of Excellence, one Award of Distinction, and one Award of Merit. The festival will be held August 29 in Roswell, Georgia, at which time we will be placed as one of the top three highest-scoring films to possibly be awarded the Best Documentary of Summer 2026!

07/11/2026

A United Methodist civil rights activist who witnessed the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1968 has died in Mobile, where she retired.

“Clara Ester was a faithful disciple whose life reflected the heart of Christ,” said Bishop L. Jonathan Holston, who oversees all United Methodist churches in Alabama.

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07/10/2026

Our documentary “The Movement of Champions” has been recognized as a semifinalist for the Independent Shorts Awards!!