Film and Discussion. In person and online.
This 2023 short documentary film tells the story of Arlo Washington, an African American barber in Little Rock, Arkansas, who founded a nonprofit community bank called People Trust. The bank aims to address the racial wealth gap by providing financial services and education to underserved communities. The film explores Washington’s motivations, the challenges he faced, and the impact of People Trust on the community. It has been nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film in 2024.
Zoom Meeting ID: 936 5888 0661
Passcode: 070465
