Event

UPenn's Cinema and Media Studies, Makuu: Black Cultural Center, and Du Bois College House invite you to a special screening of NEON's latest documentary, Seeking Mavis Beacon, followed by a Q&A with director Jazmin Jones. It’s a generation-defining documentary that combines Gen-Z humor with a deep exploration of what it means to be Black and queer in a constantly evolving, tech-driven world.

Free food and exclusive NEON merch will be provided! RSVP now to secure a seat!

Film Synopsis: The most recognizable woman in technology lives in our collective imagination. Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing taught millions globally, but the software’s Haitian-born cover model vanished decades ago. Two DIY detectives search for the model while posing questions about identity and artificial intelligence.