Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom/ Becoming Frederick Douglass Screening

221 Tennessee Avenue,Crossville TN 38555

22 February, 2023

Description

In "Becoming Frederick Douglass," we'll discover how a man born into slavery became one of the most influential voices for democracy in American history. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Stanley Nelson explores the role Douglass played in securing the right to freedom for African Americans. "Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom," takes us beyond the legend to meet the inspiring woman who repeatedly risked her own life and freedom to liberate others from slavery. Born 200 years ago in Maryland, Harriet Tubman was a conductor of the Underground Railroad, a Civil War scout, nurse and spy, and one of the greatest freedom fighters in our nation’s history. Following the screening, we will have a panel discussion of the films with Cookeville-Putnam County NAACP President, Tom Savage, as well as Betty Jackson and John MacArthur of Upper Cumberland Diversity Advocates.