History center screens documentary about Central Florida segregation
“Know Your Place,” a documentary about segregation in Central Florida, will have free screenings at the Orange County Regional History Center this Friday, aka Juneteenth.
The film was directed by Orlando filmmaker Jim Hobart for Orlando-based Macbeth Studio, and it features Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, former U.S. Representative Val Demings, Judge Belvin Perry Jr., and the state Sen. Geraldine Thompson, who died last year, sharing memories.
“It was an honor to help capture the stories of these exceptional individuals and record their lived experiences, which subsequent generations of Central Floridians will benefit from,” Hobart said in a news release. “These recordings become more valuable as time goes on, especially when voices such as Sen, Geraldine Thompson's are silenced by their passing.”
The firsthand stories reflect the segregated South before the Civil Rights Act of 1964, including "colored-only" water fountains, restrooms and businesses.
In 2025, "Know Your Place" earned a silver Telly Award for history and social impact as well as a bronze Telly Award for documentary. The film received a Golden Brick Award from the Downtown Orlando Partnership. The film was produced by Heart of Florida United Way.
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The film will be shown on a continuous loop at the downtown Orlando museum on Friday. Admission is free that day. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. “Know Your Place” will also be shown at the history center on June 17 between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
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This story was originally published June 15, 2026 at 2:42 PM.