When I Get Grown—Reflections of a Freedom Rider
Directed by Chris Preitauer (USA, 2022, 32min.)
Trauma experienced by a seven-year-old sets him on a course to become a civil rights legend and change the course of a nation.
Strike For Freedom- Frederick Douglass in Scotland
Directed by Parisa Urquhart (UK, 2020, 16min.)
Frederick Douglass, a world-renowned author, orator and activist had a major impact on Scotland. His lifelong mission was to 'tell the story of the slave' and when he fled to the UK after exposing his slaveholders’ name and deeds, he fell in love with Scotland and the Scots fell in love with him. At the time the Scots saw Douglass as the icon of the freedom struggle. It’s only now that Scotland is finally acknowledging this.
"Oh Now Mr. Wallace"
Directed by Rick K Jackson (USA, 2021, 15min.)
Based on true events. A 1996 interview is brought to life between the Iconic 60 Minutes host, Mike Wallace and the captivating and controversial Leader of the Nation of Islam, Minister Louis Farrakhan. When the two influential figures meet, tensions run high during the course of the interview.
The Significance of Sidney
Directed by Michael Dennis (USA, 2022, 30min.)
Film historian Charles Woods shares his insights on the career of pioneering actor Sidney Poitier.
Juneteenth
Directed by Lovely Hoffman (USA, 2022, 4min.)
A Juneteenth song and music video filmed at all the historic locations in Boston include the African Meeting House, the safe house used for fugitive slaves and the 54th Regiment Monument.
With a Q&A.
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