Fort Worth’s free film program previously focused on diversity and inclusion may change its scope on the silver screen in the wake of the city eliminating DEI initiatives.

Sana Syed, chief spokesperson for Fort Worth, said city staff are exploring ways the Movies That Matter program “could evolve so that it can continue to provide an educational benefit to the community.”

Long-term options or changes have not been decided, she said. Updates are expected by the end of the year.

“It’s too early in the process for us to share anything more at this time,” she said.

Movies That Matter was established in June 2011 by the Fort Worth Human Relations Commission to explore human rights issues such as racism, gender inequality, literacy and veteran challenges through bimonthly film screenings

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