FAIRHOPE, Ala. — The Fairhope Unitarian Fellowship Documentary Movie Saturday, Jan. 2, at 7 p.m. will be “Bama Girl.”

It follows a young black woman’s quest to become homecoming queen at the University of Alabama.

Jessica Thomas is running against not only 15 other coeds, but a strictly segregated Greek system, internal black politics and, most ominously, a secret all-white group called “The Machine” that has been controlling campus politics at the University for most of the past century.

This is a film about the light and dark sides of tradition — and a fascinating glimpse into electoral politics that mirrors many of the challenges we face today.

“Bama Girl” is a film by Rachel Goslins.

The Fellowship is located at 1150 Fairhope Ave.

Everyone is invited.

Admission is free, but contributions will be accepted.