Join the Black On Black Project at DREAMs of Wilmington for a special screening of the new short film “The Front Lines,” which looks at some of the history of Wilmington, N.C. Through poetry and dance, the film begins to unpack the 1865 Battle of Forks Road, the 1898 Massacre and the 1971 Wilmington Ten case.

This intimate screening will take place inside the DREAMs Garage and feature a Q&A with historian, antiracism educator and podcast host Lettie Shumate; poet Johnny Lee Chapman, III; and Executive Producer Michael S. Williams. The discussion during this event will focus on the impact of voting rights for African-Americans as a result of the 1898 Massacre.

The short film features an original poem from Chapman plus movement and choreography from Anthony Otto Nelson, Jr. The event will follow all state COVID-19 guidelines, including the mask requirement for all guests and staff, social distancing and limited capacity. The program begins at 2:30 p.m. and there are 30 spots available for this event.

Tickets are $12. Purchase here.

We look forward to seeing you!