Becoming Frederick Douglass - Juneteenth Movie Event
At the Dietrich Theater in downtown Tunkhannock
Saturday, June 15 at 11 a.m.
Presented by: WVIA
Admission: Free
He was born into slavery but became a gifted writer, orator, leader of the abolitionist movement, and one of the most prominent statesmen in American history. To commemorate Juneteenth, join WVIA for a free screening of the documentary Becoming Frederick Douglass and learn about Douglass’s visit to Scranton from  E.J. Murphy, historian and Program Manager of Destination Freedom: Underground Railroad Walking Tour of Waverly at the Waverly Community House. Free reservations at wvia.org/events or by calling the Dietrich at 570-836-1022 x3.  Tickets will also be available at the door while they last.