As part of The Slave Narrative Unit, we will be viewing the first two hours of Alex Haley's 1977 ground-breaking TV Mini Series chronicling his family's history from Gambia, Africa to Maryland and later to other states (North Carolina and Tennessee).
The journey begins in 1750, which coincides perfectly with our readings from Phillis Wheatley, Mary Prince and Fredrick Douglass as well as excerpts from Harriet Jacobs' narrative in Ms. Moore's classes.
After school showings of parts 2 will begin in two weeks. We'll meet every Wednesday (same episodes on Tues. or Thursdays in Mr. McKay's room). Join in for pizza, popcorn, movie, for a better understanding of the conflicting attitudes and "players" in early American History. $2 per day, max of 40 scholars at a time.
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