Wilton Historical Society Documentary Screening: The Hidden History of Slavery in New York

The Hidden History of Slavery in New York digs deeply into an infamous chapter in our country that hasn’t always made its way into the history books. The film features Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, and explores how the Transatlantic trade of enslaved people was centered in the north, not the south, in the 17th and 18th century — with New Amsterdam as its epicenter — and Wall Street as its largest market. Journalist Larry Epstein wrote, produced and researched the project, which won an award at the 67th annual NY Emmy Awards.

On Thursday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. at the Wilton Historical Society, Epstein will present this film along with a Q&A session afterwards.

Epstein is a two-time Emmy award-winning documentary and news producer, journalist, writer, anchor and corporate copywriter. He is a former executive producer at MSNBC and former senior-level producer at the Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network.

Space is limited and registration is required. The cost to attend is $10 per person for non-members, free for Wilton Historical Society members.