Lucas: Hilton Head cinema to hold screening event for Gullah documentary

Park Plaza Cinema will host a special screening event for a new documentary on Gullah-Geechee culture next week.

“Through the Eyes of the Gullah Elders: Hilton Head Island Back in the Day” is at 7 p.m. Thursday, at the cinema at 33 Office Park Road, Hilton Head.

The feature-length film features Hilton Head Island Gullah elders sharing personal stories on everything from food and language customs to the construction of the bridge to the island and how it impacted their lives.

The event will include an opening reception with entertainment and a question and answer session to follow the film.

Tickets are $10 and seating is limited.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Gullah Museum of Hilton Head.

For details call 843-785-5001 or visit www.mannsparkplazacinema.com.

This story was originally published February 17, 2016 at 5:09 PM with the headline "Lucas: Hilton Head cinema to hold screening event for Gullah documentary."