"Red Brick Blue Tarp" Screening
Friday, August 21, 2026
Public Media Commons
3653 Olive St 63108
6:30 p.m. Check-in opens
7 p.m. Screening begins
The documentary short “Red Brick Blue Tarp” by St. Louis filmmaker Cami Cruz Thomas deploys visual poetry and firsthand interviews to explore people’s experiences and the aftermath of May 16, 2025’s EF-3 tornado, which tore through parts of St. Louis and wrought a particular path of destruction in the north part of the city.
Following a free, all-ages screening of the 32-minute documentary in the Public Media Commons, “St. Louis on the Air” host/producer Elaine Cha will moderate a 45-minute chat and Q&A with Thomas. This will be an outdoor film screening. Bring your favorite lawn chairs and snacks. Non-alcoholic beverages only. Complimentary parking is available for STLPR guests in the Scottish Rite Garage. In the event of inclement weather, the event will move to the STLPR Community Room.