A series of outdoor screenings on the Diag. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Popcorn and refreshments, free. Free admission. Complete Democracy Week calendar at democracyweek.umich.edu/calendar.

Sept. 17: “The Words That Built America” (Alexandra Pelosi, 2017). Documentary that features diverse Americans, from U.S. presidents to schoolchildren reading the text of 3 foundational U.S. documents. 8 p.m.