Join us for a captivating evening at Robinson Film Center to watch the thought-provoking documentary HE NEVER CAME HOME. Explore the powerful story of a mentally disabled young man who was wrongfully accused in the 1960 murder of Shreveport resident, Mary Allen Booth. Tragically, the case remains unsolved, and Lemon Howard spent 42 years in the custody of the state of Louisiana, even though the charges against him were dropped. This in-person event promises to not only chronicle the sequence of events that preceded the outcome but to also shed light on the flawed system of justice that contributed. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage with a moving narrative that will stay with you long after the credits roll. Documentary, 51 min., NR.
Our Regional Filmmakers Spotlight series showcases emerging and talented independent filmmakers from Louisiana and the South. It also highlights the growth of Louisiana’s indigenous independent film industry.
The screening will be held in Theater 1, RFC’s 124-seat capacity theater and followed by a panel discussion with filmmaker A. L. Smith, Detective Ira Todd, Professor Angela A. Allen-Bell, Public Defender Tarin Hale, Attorney Clavin D. Johnson, and educator/author Charles M. Harper.