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This film "traces the life and legend of the former slave who could neither read nor write, yet earned a reputation as one of the most articulate & outspoken antislavery and women's rights activists."
In 1872 Sojourner Truth attempted to vote - the same year that suffragist Susan B. Anthony made the same attempt. This 1-hour documentary film features interviews with noted authorities, high quality theatrical narration, and excellent hand-painted illustrations. One learns not only about Sojourner Truth's work for abolitionism and women's rights, but also her public speaking, volunteerism for refugees and freedmen, humor, interest in fashion, and singing. Interestingly (although not in the film), she spoke at Court Street Methodist Church in Rockford on Sept. 11, 1859. The film will be followed by a discussion.
TAGS: | Culture |
Welcome to Rockford’s newest cultural, arts and community resource. Located at 118 N. Main St., Rockford, the 30,000-square-foot facility provides a multi-use performance and classroom venue for the region’s performing arts, community events, and technology training needs. The entire building is equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi access. Inside you’ll find the 280-seat J.R. Sullivan Theater, multiple meeting and classrooms and the state-of-the-art Walmart Computer Classroom.
