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Redeeming Uncle Tom: The Josiah Henson Story
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$8 for non-members 25% discount for membersLocation:
This program will take place at the Levi and Catherine Coffin Home, located at 201 US 27 North, Fountain City, IN 47341Dates & Times
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This program will begin at 6:00pm CST. The film showing will take place from 6-7:00pm CST. Following the documentary showing, there will be a community discussion from 7:30-8:30pm CST.
Description
Redeeming Uncle Tom: The Josiah Henson Story is a ground-breaking documentary that will restore a hero of the abolitionist movement to his rightful place in history. Henson, a dynamic man with unyielding principles, overcame incredible odds to escape from slavery with his wife and children. His life inspired the lead character of “Uncle Tom” in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s 1852 classic novel which has been recognized as one of the sparks that ignited the Civil War. Critically acclaimed actor Danny Glover narrates the voices of Josiah Henson.
Josiah Henson biographer Jared Brock will be onsite the evening of April 24 to lead a community discussion on Henson’s life and the impact of the character of Uncle Tom. Author of the book Road to Dawn trace’s Henson escape from slavery and brings Henson’s work as an abolitionist to new light. Registration is required and seating is limited. Those who attend the program will receive a free copy of the book Road to Dawn.
The Levi Coffin House, managed by Indiana State Museums and Historic Sites, is a site on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program.
This program has been made possible through a grant from the Indiana Humanities in cooperation with the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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