Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North Film screening and dialogue for Black History Month

In the feature documentary Traces of the Trade: A Story from the Deep North, filmmaker Katrina Browne discovers that her New England ancestors were the largest slave-trading family in U.S. history. She and nine cousins retrace the Triangle Trade and gain powerful new perspectives on the black/white divide.

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. For more about the film go to http://www.tracesofthetrade.org/

3412 Crawford St
Street parking or parking on Lot 9

The session is free and open to the public, and donations are greatly appreciated.
Advance registration is required.