Movie Night: Sweet Freedom, Thurs., 2/27, 6:30–7:30 PM UUSF Auditorium 102 Green Street, Fairhaven, MA
Join us for a special Movie Night, discussion, and sweet treats during Black History Month! We’ll be screening Sweet Freedom — a powerful 28-minute historical drama set in 1839 New Bedford, directed by Fairhaven’s own Alyssa Botelho. Witness the incredible story of Mary “Polly” Johnson, an Afro-Indigenous confectioner and Underground Railroad station master who risked everything to protect freedom seekers, including Frederick Douglass.
Following the screening, stay for a conversation and Q&A with Alyssa and historian Lee Blake. They’ll dive into the film’s historical accuracy, its ties to the region, and the importance of honoring unsung heroes like Polly. Complimentary refreshments from Sweet Lizzie’s Bake Shop.s
PLEASE NOTE! This event is held at the UUSF Auditorium at 102 Green Street (across from Millicent Library) and is a collaboration between the Library and the UUSF.
Register on our website: millicentlibrary.org/events-calendar
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