PBS NC Education presents HARRIET TUBMAN: VISIONS OF FREEDOM

529 South Front Street,New Bern NC 28562

01 November, 2022

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PBS North Carolina Education proudly presents…HARRIET TUBMAN: VISIONS OF FREEDOM In-person Screening & Conversation for Educators (6-12th grade)This special event begins with dinner, followed by a screening of HARRIET TUBMAN: VISIONS OF FREEDOM. Following the screening, PBS North Carolina’s Deborah Holt Noel, will lead a discussion about North Carolina's unique role in the Underground Railroad. There will be time for Q & A, and participants will receive a certificate of completion for 2.5 credit hours. Event DetailsDate: Tuesday, November 1, at 5:30 PM (EDT)Screening & Panel Discussion for Educators (6-12th grade)Discussion topic: NC's role in the Underground RailroadLocation: NC History Center at Tryon Palace, 529 South Front St., New Bern, NC, 28562Moderator: Deborah Holt Noel, host of Black Issues Forum and NC Weekend, PBS North Carolina This a free event but registration is required. More details for the event can be found in your Eventbrite registration confirmation email and you will receive email reminders from Eventbrite. Questions about registration or the event? Contact [email protected]. * * * * * * * * * More about the film: HARRIET TUBMAN: VISIONS OF FREEDOM is a rich and nuanced portrait of the woman known as a conductor of the Underground Railroad, who repeatedly risked her own life and freedom to liberate others from slavery. Born in Dorchester County, Maryland, 200 years ago — 2022 marks her bicentennial —Tubman escaped north to Philadelphia in 1849, covering more than 100 miles alone. Once there, Tubman became involved in the abolitionist movement and through the Underground Railroad guided more than 70 enslaved people to freedom. The film goes beyond the legend of Tubman to explore what motivated her — including divine inspiration — to become one of the greatest freedom fighters in our nation’s history. Executive-produced by acclaimed filmmaker Stanley Nelson together with Lynne Robinson, the film is narrated by Emmy® Award-winning actor Alfre Woodard. Actor Wendell Pierce is featured as the voice of abolitionist Frederick Douglass. When and Where to Watch:HARRIET TUBMAN: VISIONS OF FREEDOM premieres Tuesday, October 4, on PBS NC. Watch or stream any time at video.pbsnc.org or on the PBS Video App. This event was made possible with grant funds from WETA.