Film Screening: My Father's Name (2024)

Join us for the fourth program in our new series Beyond the Divide, presented by Millions of Conversations and hosted by Nashville Public Library. Beyond the Divide is an eight-part series presented by Millions of Conversations (MoC) that brings together Nashville to build trust, share meaningful conversations, and unite around common values for a shared future. Through film screenings and community panel discussions, the series is designed as an experience bringing together Middle Tennesseans to engage in deep, intentional conversations that reinforce that there is more that unites us in communities across the U.S. than divides us.

Doors Open: 5:30pm

FILM BEGINS: 6:30pm

Run Time: 20 minutes + Guided table conversations led by trained MoC facilitators after screening.

ABOUT THE FILM

Years after Lee Ed Frazier's death, his daughter Jan made a shocking discovery: as a young man her father had participated in a lynching. Now, as she attempts to uncover the truth about what happened, Jan must reckon with deeply conflicted feelings about the father she loved, grapple with how to hold her family accountable, and face the dawning awareness of her own unconscious racism.

Full Series Information

Further details, including excat time and locations, will be released closer to each episode's date.

March 26, 2026: Panel Discussion on American Medicine

Three former CMO’s of Nashville’s largest hospitals who guided our city during the COVID period share lessons learned. Joined by healthcare providers and experts, we ask: How patients can best navigate and trust the care they receive in today’s complex healthcare system. Includes guided discussion at tables facilitated by trained MoC facilitators after the panel discussion.

April 23, 2026: Panel Discussion on Living Life with Robots

With the popularity and controversy around AI, we ask what is the impact that AI and other robots are having on our human existence and interaction? We envision a panel of multi-disciplinary experts ranging from tech, psych, national security, and community organizers. Includes guided discussion at tables facilitated by trained MoC facilitators after the panel discussion.

June 11, 2026: Panel Discussion on Humans Over Hate

Designed to confront hate-related acts in our community while fostering greater tolerance and understanding between disparate groups of people. While the overwhelming number of hate-related incidents that occur every day do not rise to the level of criminality they are, nonetheless, personally painful, socially divisive, and may lead to hate crimes.Co-Host: Metro Human Relations Commission

August 20, 2026: Film Screening of Won’t You Be My Neighbor?

Filmmaker Morgan Neville examines the life and legacy of Fred Rogers, the beloved host of the popular children's television show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Run Time: 1:34 + Guided table conversations led by trained MoC facilitators after screening.