An evening of celebrating abolition and Connecticut’s role
We will screen and discuss two documentary films, The 29th Connecticut and His Truth Is Marching On. The films explore abolition, equality, music, and American history. The evening will also include a Harriet Tubman interpretation, African drumming, speakers, and a Q&A discussion with the film producers.
The 29th Connecticut chronicles the story of Connecticut's 29th Colored Infantry, who fought in the Civil War and was a catalyst to victory for the Union Army. This Documentary Short recently won “Best Connecticut Film” at the 2023 Mystic Film Festival.
His Truth Is Marching On is a film about American music from 1619 to hip hop, as told through the Civil War song “John Brown's Body.” The film won a 2023 Award of Merit from the CT League of History Organizations.
Both movies celebrate Connecticut heroes in the struggle for equality in the United States. Torrington's John Brown’s passion for equality inspired the recording of the John Brown song with CT musicians. The movie grew from that community art project.
DETAILS:
Friday, February 16, 7:00
Bantam Cinema & Arts Center,
115 Bantam Lake Rd, Bantam, CT 06750
Tickets will be available SOON, so get on our email list if you want to make sure you know when they’re available. It is a small theater, so tickets will go fast.