Documentary on Robert Smalls Makes Charleston Premiere
The African American Historical Alliance will present the Charleston premiere of “Congressman Robert Smalls: A Patriot’s Journey from Slavery to Capitol Hill,” a documentary focusing on the life and accomplishments of Robert Smalls, a true South Carolina hero. The documentary produced by Adrena Ifill with DoubleBack Productions was the winner of the “Best Documentary” at the 2007 Arizona Black Film Showcase.The screening will be held on Saturday, May 17 at 2 p.m. at the American Theater at 446 King Street. A panel discussion with the producer and several South Carolina historians will be held immediately following the screening.
Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling (843) 216-0442. Students are free with ID.
All proceeds from the screening will go to purchase DVDs of this documentary for South Carolina schools. For more information about the screening, call (843) 216-0442.
DoubleBack Productions LLC manages cultural projects utilizing the benefits of technology to restore and preserve less widely known events and stories in the history of the African Diaspora that have been heard around the dinner table but not seen by the world. Their mission is to inform and provoke discourse across the globe. For more information on DoubleBack Productions LLC, visit www.doublebackproductions.com.
The African American Historical Alliance, a 501c3, was established to increase awareness about the role of African-Americans in South Carolina history during the Civil War and Reconstruction period. Their mission is to be a leading resource for education and the celebration of African American Civil War and Reconstruction history in South Carolina. The organization focuses on three areas: preservation, commemoration and education. For additional information about the Alliance visit www.aahasc.org.
Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling (843) 216-0442. Students are free with ID.
All proceeds from the screening will go to purchase DVDs of this documentary for South Carolina schools. For more information about the screening, call (843) 216-0442.
DoubleBack Productions LLC manages cultural projects utilizing the benefits of technology to restore and preserve less widely known events and stories in the history of the African Diaspora that have been heard around the dinner table but not seen by the world. Their mission is to inform and provoke discourse across the globe. For more information on DoubleBack Productions LLC, visit www.doublebackproductions.com.
The African American Historical Alliance, a 501c3, was established to increase awareness about the role of African-Americans in South Carolina history during the Civil War and Reconstruction period. Their mission is to be a leading resource for education and the celebration of African American Civil War and Reconstruction history in South Carolina. The organization focuses on three areas: preservation, commemoration and education. For additional information about the Alliance visit www.aahasc.org.
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