The Contradictions of Fair Hope highlights a long-forgotten and fascinating aspect of American history when newly freed slaves responded to the shock of Emancipation by forming “self-help” organizations called benevolent societies to help ease the transition from slavery to freedom.
Saturday, September 8, 2012 • 2:00 p.m.
Louis Stokes Wing Auditorium [1]
East Sixth St. and Superior Ave.
Parental discretion is advised. Portions of this film may not be suitable for younger audiences.
For more information about this event, contact Cleveland Public Library’s Outreach and Programming Services Department at 216-623-2921.
The film will be followed by an interactive discussion with Executive Director S. Epatha Merkerson and Executive Producer, Co-Writer and Director, Rockell Metcalf. The Contradictions of Fair Hope is their first feature film project.
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