Film + Panel: Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglas

49 Washington St,Newark NJ 07102

14 September, 2022

Description

Join us for the premiere of two original documentaries that shed new light on the lives of a pair of towering figures in the struggle to end slavery, Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass. The films are directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Stanley Nelson (Attica, Freedom Riders, The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution) and Nicole London and will be broadcasted on PBS in October. The screening will be followed by a Q&A. Speakers to be announced. Harriet Tubman, Visions of Freedom, Directed by Stanley Nelson (25 min). Not rated. Becoming Friedrick Douglas, Directed by Stanley Nelson and Nicole London (25 min). Not Rated. This event is in partnership with Express Newark.