On Thursday night in St. Charles, the crowd filing into Lindenwood Theatre carried a sense of occasion. Dressed to impress, they came to honor a woman whose name echoes across St. Louis, but whose legacy has too often been left in the shadows.
“Annie Turnbo Malone: The Untold Story,” a new documentary from the Annie Malone Film Project. Through the voices of descendants, scholars, and keepers of local history, the film reintroduces Malone beyond that of beauty pioneer. Through their lens – and in truth – she was a visionary whose influence shaped generations of Black entrepreneurship, community care, and creative possibility.
The project—led by filmmakers Kim Love, Demetrius Davis, and Giovanni Joseph—made its red‑carpet debut March 26. The evening blended film, fashion, and fellowship, with a panel discussion and curated exhibitions that nodded to Malone’s era while celebrating the artistry she inspired. Midway through the night, State Senator Angela Mosley presented the team with a state resolution honoring their work…