Released in 1973 and both starring and directed by Sidney Poitier, "A Warm December" tells the story of Dr. Matt Younger (Sidney Poitier) and his daughter (Yvette Curtis) who arrive for a month-long visit to London for dirt-bike racing and unexpectedly, a new romance for the widowed Dr. Younger. His new love interest is the beautiful and playful dignitary Catherine Oswandu (Esther Anderson). But something is amiss -- strange men seem to be following her wherever she goes, and Younger assumes she's at the center of some political intrigue. His heart sinks when he learns that she has sickle cell anemia, and the men are watchdogs in the employ of her anxious father (Earl Cameron).

In celebration of African-American History Month, the screening will include a special guest film introduction by community leader and grandson of Dr. Maya Angelou, Elliott Jones.

The City of North Miami Beach  will present Anderson with an official City Proclamation declaring February 26th as "Esther Anderson Community Arts Day" on behalf of the City of North Miami Beach Cultural Committee. Anderson will be recognized for encouraging cultural events that celebrate music, film and photography and for her dedication to the arts over the past forty years.

The screening is free of charge, but space is limited. Tickets are available online at docmiami.org or littmantheater.org