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Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland

Wed, May 22 · 6 PM

Santa Barbara

Cup of Culture Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland Wed, May 22nd, 6 PM Film Screening/MCC Theater This documentary explores the death of Sandra Bland, a politically active 28-year-old African American who, after being arrested for a traffic violation in a small Texas town, was found hanging in her jail cell three days later. Dashcam footage revealing her arrest went viral, leading to national protests. The film team followed the two-year case beginning shortly after Bland's death, exploring the questions of what really happened to her, and what we may learn from her tragedy.