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The Price of Silence

  • Fair Lawn Community Center 10-10 20th Street Fair Lawn, NJ, 07410 United States (map)

Fair Lawn Rev250 presents a free documentary screening of The Price of Silence, the forgotten story of New Jersey’s enslaved people. Made possible through a grant from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission and the support of Fair Lawn Main Street.

This powerful documentary explores why New Jersey was the last northern state to end the institution of slavery and examines the lasting impact of that history.

Wednesday, February 18

7:00–7:30 PM

Reception and refreshments

7:30–9:00 PM

Film screening and discussion with filmmakers and scholars

Free and open to the public. No advance registration or tickets required.

Join us for an important evening of learning, reflection, and dialogue.

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