Josiah Henson is believed to have inspired the title character in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s "Uncle Tom’s Cabin." A new documentary about his life will be shared in a 40-minute preview on Friday, June 1 at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage. Author and director Jared Brock, will be on hand to discuss the film and Henson following the screening.

"Josiah: The story that sparked the Civil War" traces Henson’s harrowing life from slavery in Maryland and Kentucky to freedom in Canada, where he founded a community of escaped slaves.

The screening is cosponsored by the UofL HSC Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Friday, June 1, 2018

Kentucky Center for African American Heritage

1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Doors open 6 p.m.  Screening begins 6:30 p.m.

FREE:  Tickets not required.