Bending the Arc: Origins Film

4300 Hampton Heights Drive,Birmingham AL 35209

26 February, 2023

Description

Bending the Arc: Origins is a new film about the foundations of racism in Alabama, from the slave trade and the proliferation of slavery through the Civil War; Reconstruction; the violent backlash against emancipation; and the re-enslavement of African Americans through the convict leasing system. The film features descendants, Black and white, of people who were enslavers or who were enslaved on Alabama plantations. Tickets and parking are free, with reservations required. Refreshments will be served.