The Abolitionists Film Screening and Discussion taking place at the Washington Twp. Public Library

To mark the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s March on Washington , the Washington Twp. Public Library, 37 E. Springtown Rd, Long Valley, NJ will offer a screening and discussion  of The Abolitionists with Dr. Christopher Fisher, Associate History Professor at the College of New Jersey.

The Abolitionists vividly brings to life the struggles of the men and women who led the battle to end slavery. Through innovative use of reenactments, this  series puts a face on the anti-slavery movement. . The film’s release in 2013 also marked the 150th anniversary year of the Emancipation Proclamation.

This documentary is part of Created Equal: America’s Civil Rights Struggle, a powerful film set produced with NEH support. Each film tells remarkable stories of individuals who challenged the social and legal status quo of deeply rooted institutions, from slavery to segregation. The documentaries, The Abolitionists, Slavery by Another Name, The Loving Story, and Freedom Riders, include dramatic scenes of incidents in the 150-year effort to achieve equal rights for all. Freedom Riders received an Emmy in 2012, and The Loving Story and The Abolitionists have been nominated for Emmys in 2013. 

The Created Equal film set and public programs have been made possible by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, as part of its Bridging Cultures initiative, in partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Call the Library at 908-876-3596 or visit www.wtpl.org for details.