On Tuesday, August 26th at 1:00 p.m. the Granville Branch of the Putnam County Public Library District will host a film screening of “Summoned: Frances Perkins and the General Welfare,” a compelling 56-minute, PG-rated documentary that brings to life the legacy of Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve in a U.S. Cabinet.

Serving as Secretary of Labor under President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression, Perkins played a pivotal role in shaping modern America. She championed groundbreaking worker protections, including Social Security, the federal minimum wage, the 40-hour work week, and the end of legal child labor. Through insightful interviews with influential leaders such as Nancy Pelosi, George Mitchell, David Brooks, Lawrence O’Donnell, and Amy Klobuchar, viewers will discover how Perkins’ bold vision transformed the American workplace and advanced the cause of social justice.

The screening free and open to the public and is made possible through public performance rights by Kanopy. For more information, please call the Library at 815-339-2038. The Granville Branch is located at 214 S. McCoy Street, Granville, Illinois.