Richmond on Film: A City in the Spotlight
Richmond has been a backdrop for a variety of films, from Hollywood blockbusters to independent projects. Join us for a screening event where we’ll showcase clips from films shot in Richmond, as well as a feature set and filmed here. Explore how our city is portrayed on screen and the difference between films set in Richmond vs. those filmed here.
We’ll also introduce you to our Digital Archive, where we invite YOU to contribute your own photos and videos of Richmond, capturing the real-life scenes that reflect our city’s authentic history. Whether you’re a film lover, history buff, or local resident, this event is a chance to celebrate Richmond’s cinematic legacy and help preserve its true story for future generations.
- Date:
- Thursday, May 22, 2025
- Time:
- 5:30pm - 7:30pm
- Location:
- Gellman Room - Main Library
- Categories:
- Richmond Room
- Audience:
- Adults New Adults (ages 18-24) Seniors Teen (ages 13-18)
Marvin Hicks is a Richmond native with deep family roots in the city dating back generations, including ancestors who arrived during the Great Migration. A Tee Jay graduate, Marvin developed an early passion for local history, writing his high school IB senior thesis on Richmond’s role as a 19th–20th century political metropolis. He went on to major in History at the University of Virginia, where he served as a research assistant on projects such as The Papers of George Washington, Jefferson’s Early University Life, and Black Virginians in Blue.
As a Community Memory Fellow, Marvin is dedicated to preserving and amplifying Richmond’s diverse histories—especially those often left out of the public record. He works closely with individuals, families, and community organizations to help safeguard and share their stories through Richmond Public Library's Memory Lab and Digital Special Collections. Marvin looks forward to connecting with Richmonders both in the library and throughout the community.
