A fundraiser for a new documentary about a 1960 civil rights protest will be held March 23 at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia.

The black-tie event, beginning at 2 p.m., will support “Richmond 34: The Silent Victory,” a documentary about Virginia Union University students who protested segregation at Thalhimer’s department store. The Richmond 34 were arrested on Feb. 22, 1960, while conducting a sit-in at the white-only lunch counter of Thalhimers department store.

Featured speakers include Virginia Union University professor Raymond Hylton, jazz musician James “Saxsmo” Gates and Phillip Brashear. Brashear is the son of Carl Brashear, the Navy’s first Black master diver whose story was portrayed in the film “Men of Honor.”

The event will premiere the documentary’s trailer. Attendees can meet the production team and cast members. DJ Stormin’ Norman will provide entertainment and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

The Rev. LK Harris Sr., founder of Prestigious Productions, is directing the film at the request of Pastor Vincent Scott Bray of The LM Bray Jr. Foundation. The foundation honors Bray’s father, Leroy Bray Jr., one of the protesters arrested during the demonstration.

Prestigious Productions, founded by Harris and Teresina Harris, previously produced the film “You Reap What You Sow” starring actor Tommy Ford, the television program “The Impact of Reality” and “Gospel Soul Celebration” featuring singer Tony Terry.