Movie
Jun 17, 2026: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Stackhouse Theater
On Wednesday, June 17th at 5:30PM in the Stackhouse Theater, Washington and Lee University’s DeLaney Center will contribute to the LexRockBV celebration of Juneteenth by hosting a screening of the movie, "Something the Lord Made" (2004). All are welcome. Admission is free, and pizza, dessert, and drinks will be served.
Established in 2021 and named after eminent Lexingtonian and beloved W&L Professor, Theodore “Ted” DeLaney, the DeLaney Center serves the campus and the Lexington/Rockbridge community by sponsoring events that investigate Southern race relations, culture, and politics. The Center’s Screen to Square Film Series plays a vital role in carrying out its mission. During the 2025-2026 season of the series, we have held programs related to the theme, “Racial Adversity and Southern Resilience.” This Juneteenth edition will round out the year’s quartet of explorations.
"Something the Lord Made"—starring Alan Rickman of "Harry Potter" fame and acclaimed performer Mos Def—shows how Alfred Blalock and Vivien Thomas, a white doctor and a Black janitor/lab tech, joined forces to launch the field of cardiac surgery during the 1930s and 1940s. Following the screening, at approximately 7:25PM, panelists—including members of the Lexington/Rockbridge community and W&L professors—will lead the audience into a discussion touching on public health, innovation, and collaboration.
The Delaney Center partners with numerous local groups to acknowledge Juneteenth. As we do so, we hope that you can join us for this festive endeavor. If you have questions, feel free to contact Sandy Sibold at DeLaneyCenter@wlu.edu or (540) 458-8027. To learn more about the DeLaney Center and its programming, visit https://my.wlu.edu/delaney-center.