Beach Institute Film Series Presents Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth – Life and Times”

 
 

This documentary looks at the remarkable lives and activism of Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth, two 19th century contemporaries, as they each fought to advance the cause of human rights, equality, and liberty. Tubman, known as the Moses of her people, most recently has been discussed to replace Andrew Jackson on the twenty-dollar bill. Her life is purportedly the subject of the current controversial Hollywood release “Harriet” starring Cynthia Arivo. Importantly, this documentary separates fact from fiction. The film highlights the extraordinary life of Sojourner Truth who was enslaved in the North regained her freedom and became a prominent voice for gender equality and the abolition of slavery. Her assertion “ain’tIawoman?” resounds in gender equality struggles around the world to this day.

Join us for a special screening of Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth: The Life and Times. Stay afterward for wine, cheese, and a robust community discussion! This event is free and open to the public. The documentary is approximately 55 minutes in duration.

 
 

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