The celebration includes a movie screening and discussion, history tours, a gospel choir concert, a panel discussion, and celebrations, including a freedom dinner and an African drumming ceremony.

Schedule of Events:

2:00 pm: Jefferson In Paris, A Film Discussion
 - Temple Israel - Portsmouth

Join Us For A Facilitated Discussion Of The Film Jefferson In Paris. We Will Show Snippets Of The Film During The Discussion. If You Would Like To Watch The Full Film Before The Discussion, It Is Available On Netflix, Appletv, Amazon Prime Video, Or Google Play Movie For A Small Fee.

Jefferson In Paris (1995) Is A Historical Drama Directed By James Ivory, Starring Nick Nolte As Thomas Jefferson. The Film Highlights Jefferson's Time As The U.S. Ambassador To France In The Late 1780s, Capturing His Interactions With European Aristocrats, His Political Ideals, And His Controversial Relationship With Sally Hemings (Thandiwe Newton), An Enslaved Teenage Girl.

The Discussion Will Explore How The Movie Upholds A Familiar White Historical Narrative-One That Acknowledges Contradictions But Ultimately Prioritizes The Comfort Of Its Protagonist And Audience Over A True Reckoning With Race, Power, And Enslavement.

Facilitators:
Delia Konzett, Professor Of English And Cinema Studies, University Of New Hampshire
Courtney Marshall, Instructor In English, Phillips Exeter Academy
The Event Is Brought To You In Partnership With Temple Israel, Portsmouth, Nh.

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