The Peekskill Riots Episode 4 Screening “A Long Ways from Home”

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Lecture, Movie

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T(w)eens, General, Adults, Seniors
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Documentary filmmaker Jon Scott Bennett will present the 4th Episode of his 5-part docu-series The Peekskill Riots. Titled “A Long Ways from Home”, this episode covers the second Peekskill Riot that took place on September 4th, 1949, following a concert by actor, singer, and activist Paul Robeson.

A Q&A and discussion with the filmmaker will follow the screening. Free and open to all.

Registration is not required for this event.