[Students] film presentation
Joan Lawrence
Joan_Lawrence at tamu-commerce.edu
Tue Apr 28 08:47:04 CDT 2009
On Wednesday, May 6, 2009, in conjunction with our US American
Multi-Ethnic Literature course, we will host a viewing of the feature
documentary Traces of the Trade.
In this film, producer/director Katrina Browne tells the story of her
forefathers, the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history. Given the
myth that the South is solely responsible for slavery, viewers will be
surprised to learn that Browne's ancestors were Northerners. The film
follows Browne and nine fellow family members on a remarkable journey
which brings them face-to-face with the history and legacy of New
England's hidden enterprise.
Beginning promptly at 6:00pm in the Hall of Literature and Languages,
room 203, the film is approximately 86 minutes long. There will be a
time for Q & A as well as additional information regarding the film and
its website. Please come join us as we view this thought-provoking
documentary.
A sampling of the critical acclaim accompanying this film:
Stephen Holden, The New York Times writes, "A far-reaching documentary
examination of the slave trade...The implications of the film are
devastating."
Joanne Ostrow, The Denver Post: "A stunning documentary...Traces of the
Trade is eye-opening and important, digging deeper than what may be
comfortable into what stands in the way of race relations in this
country."
Ronda Racha Penrice, Ebonyjet.com: "Traces of the Trade and its
accompanying book, Inheriting the Trade, are welcomed additions to a
growing movement to bring about racial reconciliation."
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