Black Film History Month: The Killing Floor
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The struggle for labor rights in Chicago's meatpacking industry comes into sharp focus in this historical drama. The Killing Floor, screening on Wednesday, February 19, concludes Barry University's Black History Month film series Labor of Love: Black Resistance Through Work & Art.
The film examines the complex dynamics of racial and economic tensions as Black workers pursued unionization in the early 20th century. Through its narrative, the documentary illustrates how workplace organizing efforts both united and divided communities during a pivotal period of American labor history.
This screening marks the final installment in a three-part series exploring Black labor history and resistance. Each Wednesday evening presentation combines film screening with community dialogue, offering students and community members an opportunity to examine historical labor movements and their contemporary relevance.
Barry University presents this free screening in partnership with South Florida People of Color (SFPoC) at the Andreas Building, Room 111, on the Miami Shores campus.