The first anniversary of Winfred Rembert Day in Connecticut will be on Thursday, Feb. 6. You are invited to a special screening of “Ashes to Ashes.” This 25-minute documentary, produced by Dr. Shirley Whitaker and Taylor Reese, tells the story of master leatherwork artist, Winfred Rembert, who survived an attempted lynching in 1967. The film shows the extraordinary friendship built between Winfred and Dr. Whitaker, while she works to memorialize the 4,000 forgotten African Americans lynched during the Jim Crow era through a special home-going ceremony. The film screening will be followed by a conversation with members of the Rembert Family, Dr. Shirley Whitaker, Pierre Sylvain, and Wesleyan University film studies professor, Pedro Bermudez. Refreshments will be provided. RSVP here.
Time changed to: Saturday, February 8th, 2:00-4:00pm
Beckham Hall in Fayerweather (45 Wyllys Ave, Middletown, CT 06457) at Wesleyan University
