A 5:15 PM press conference with members of the Tuskegee Airmen Chicago DODO Chapter will be followed by the 5:45 showing of the movie. Seats are limited and necessary, purchase advance tickets by calling 815-969-1999.

The community is invited to attend three separate events celebrating Black Veterans in honor of Black History Month. Events planned for Black History Month will be held at the AMC Showplace 16 and Veterans Memorial Hall. Meet members of the Tuskegee DODO Chapter (Chicago) on Saturday, Feb. 26th and members of the Montford Point Marines on Sunday February 27th following their presentations beginning at 1 p.m. each day respectively. Guests will have an opportunity to purchase merchandise and apparel promoting these veterans groups during the Saturday and Sunday events.

Friday, February 24, 2012, Showplace 16 – VIP Screening of RED TAILS - Cost: $15.00
The weekend events will begin with a VIP Screening of LUCASFILM LTD. FEATURE FILM “RED TAILS”. Veterans Memorial Hall wishes to create an opportunity for Rockford area moviegoers to meet and greet some of the Chicago area surviving Tuskegee Airmen members. The goal of this VIP screening event is to capture the glamour of Hollywood to promote the film and the legacy upon which the movie is based, while enhancing community pride, education, and knowledge about black military aviation and the Tuskegee Airmen’s historic role during World War II and America’s Civil Rights struggle.