Black History Movie Night | Twelve Years a Slave
When & Where
August 18
SOTV Chapel
6:00 – 8:30 PM
What to Expect
!Content Warning!
Some movie material contains graphic descriptions of slavery, racial violence, and inhumane treatment.
Join us for powerful cinematic storytelling to better understand the history of slavery in America and how that history continues to shape the lived experiences of Black Americans. In the spirit of the Each One Teach One workshop, these movie showings emphasize learning, listening, and personal responsibility.
Movie Details
Twelve Years a Slave (Rated R)
Tuesday, August 18, 6:00 – 8:30 PM
Based on an incredible true story of one man's fight for survival and freedom. In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free Black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty personified by a malevolent slave owner, as well as unexpected kindnesses, Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon's chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life.