(Updated) Centennial Documentary Film to Have YouTube Premiere May 20
Documentary tells story of university’s growth over 100 years
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This story has been updated with the new time and date for the YouTube premiere.
“Permanent Good,” a documentary film that chronicles the evolution of Duke University from a one-room schoolhouse to one of the world’s preeminent institutions of higher learning, will premiere on YouTube on at 4 p.m. ET, Tuesday, May 20. (Watch the film on YouTube)
The film, produced in celebration of Duke’s Centennial, premiered to live audiences in December 2024 with four showings at the Nasher Museum, followed by regional viewings for Duke alumni and friends in eight cities in early 2025.
“Many Duke students, faculty, staff, trustees, alumni and friends have had the opportunity to watch the film,” said Jill Boy, executive director of the Centennial Celebration. “Now we're excited that even more can experience Duke’s amazing story.”
Two years in the making, the hour-long film features images, documents and film and audio clips gleaned from Duke’s archives – many of which have not been seen before – that recount the university’s evolution. The film features interviews with all three of Duke’s living presidents, as well as alumni, current and former faculty and community leaders.
The Centennial celebration, which began in January 2024, will conclude with Duke’s commencement ceremony on May 11, marking the 100th anniversary of the graduation of Duke University’s first class.
