Hulu's The 1619 Project with Nikole Hannah-Jones and Yara Shahidi

1400 Constitution Avenue Northwest,Washington DC 20560

27 March, 2023

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To celebrate the release of Hulu’s The 1619 Project, you are invited to a special screening of “JUSTICE”, the final episode from the Hulu original docuseries, followed by a special discussion with Nikole Hannah-Jones and Yara Shahidi . The six-part documentary series, based on the groundbreaking New York Times essays, podcast, and award-winning book, examines the legacy of slavery in America, and explores how it has shaped nearly all aspects of our society today. From policing to music to capitalism – and even the principles of our democracy itself. The 1619 Project is now streaming on Hulu. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. EVENT DETAILS WHEN: March 27th, 2023 6:30PM - 7:30PM - Pre-Reception/National Museum of African American History & Culture Free Museum Viewing 7:30PM - 8:30PM - Episode Screening 8:30PM - 9:30PM - Post-Screening Discussion WHERE: National Museum of African American History & Culture ADDRESS: 1400 Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington D.C., 20560 WHO: Students and Faculty can attend the museum to watch an exclusive screening of “JUSTICE” and attend a post-screening conversation. Free Admission to the Museum | Free Food & Beverage | Exclusive Screening | Post-Screening Discussion ABOUT THE EPISODE - JUSTICE (E6) - Directed by Jonathan Clasberry & Roger Ross Williams Through Nikole Hannah-Jones’ family story and one Georgia community’s fight for restitution, “Justice '' examines how Black Americans have been systematically denied the opportunity to build generational wealth, and what is owed descendants of slavery. ABOUT THE 1619 PROJECT Hulu’s The 1619 Project is a six-part docuseries that expands upon “The 1619 Project” created by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and The New York Times Magazine. The series seeks to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of Black Americans at the very center of our national narrative. The episodes - Democracy, Race, Music, Capitalism, Fear and Justice - are adapted from essays from the recently published book, “The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story”, and examine how the legacy of slavery shapes different aspects of contemporary American life. The series, hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones, is a Lionsgate Production in association with One Story Up Productions, Harpo Films and The New York Times. It was executive produced by Nikole Hannah-Jones; Academy Award-winning director Roger Ross Williams; Caitlin Roper, an editor of “The 1619 Project” and The New York Times’ executive producer for film and television; Kathleen Lingo, The New York Times’ editorial director for film and television; and Oprah Winfrey. Peabody Award-winning executive producer Shoshana Guy served as the showrunner.