Finding Freedom On The Sixteen


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Finding Freedom On The Sixteen

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Canada (2023) - Director: Anthony Sherwood

WORLD PREMIERE

The amazing story of former enslaved African-Americans from the State of Maryland and Louisiana who fled in search of freedom to the small town of Oakville, Ontario in Canada. During the mid 1800's, these early Black settlers helped reshape the future of Oakville and made significant contributions to the history of Canada. These new citizens of Oakville and their descendants became famous inventors, business entrepreneurs, world record-holding athletes and accomplished artists in the entertainment industry.

Screenings

Screening Date Tickets
DIASPORA SHORTS: The Molt, Partly Cloudy & Hot, Ampe: Leap into the Sky, Black Girl, The Anniversary / FEATURE: Finding Freedom on The Sixteen @ Virtual Theater October 8, 2023, 10:10 am EST Purchase Tickets