Savannah State University will host a special screening of the historical documentary Dorchester Academy: A Legacy of Liberty on Thursday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m., celebrating the powerful legacy of Dorchester Academy in Liberty County as a center for education, leadership, and civil rights activism. This event is open to the public, and all are invited to attend.

The film features Ambassador Andrew Young, renowned civil rights leader, diplomat, and former mayor of Atlanta, whose life and leadership reflect the ideals fostered at Dorchester Academy. The documentary was written, directed and produced by acclaimed filmmaker Kay Flowers Johnson and executive produced by Brynn Grant. Dr. Clemontine Washington is President of the Dorchester Improvement Association as well as the President of the Savannah State University Foundation.

The screening will take place at:

Thursday, April 30

7:00 p.m.

Savannah State University
Howard Jordan Building, Torian Auditorium
3219 College Street
Savannah, GA 31404

 Dorchester Academy: A Legacy of Liberty was made possible by a generous donation from Katherine and Travis Stringer of The Foram Group. The 40-minute film explores the academy’s pivotal role in shaping African American leaders during the Civil Rights Movement and its lasting influence on national movements for justice, voting rights, and civic engagement. Through compelling archival images, interviews, and historical context, the documentary brings to life an institution whose impact continues to resonate today.

 "This film is about courage, education, and the power of place," said filmmaker Kay Flowers Johnson. "Dorchester Academy helped prepare leaders who changed the course of history."

 "Hosting this screening at Savannah State University, a historic HBCU, underscores Dorchester Academy’s legacy of empowerment and education," said Executive Producer Brynn Grant. "It is important that this story is shared widely—with students, families, and the broader community."

 The screening is free and open to students, educators, historians, community leaders, and the general public.