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Plaza Theatre will show “Maynard,” beginning Friday

In 1973, Atlanta elected its first black mayor, Maynard Jackson, who would go on to serve three terms from 1974-1994.
By Shelia Poole
May 1, 2018

“Maynard” is getting its first theatrical run and it’s happening in Atlanta.

The Plaza Theatre, 1049 Ponce de Leon Ave., will screen “Maynard”, beginning  Friday.

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The documentary details the life of  Maynard H. Jackson, Atlanta’s first black mayor, and has received praise at a number of film festivals, including the Atlanta Film Festival.

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The documentary was directed by award-winning filmmaker Sam Pollard,  whose work includes “Slavery By Another Name,” “Eyes on the Prize”  and “25th Hour.”

Maynard Jackson III and Sam Pollard are working on a film about Jackson’s father.
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Maynard Jackson III and  his wife, Wendy Eley Jackson, are among the executive producers of  the  90-minute documentary. The elder Jackson died in 2003.

Tickets at the box office are $12 and show times will vary. The Plaza representatives say they may extend the showing if there is enough demand.

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About the Author

Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.

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