"Uncorking the Bitter Truth" Documentary Film Screening + Q&A

10–11 a.m. | Documentary film screening11–11:30 a.m. | Q&A11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Open House (https://events.brown.edu/cssj/event/339563-open-house-at-the-ruth-j-simmons-center-for-the-study) and Reception to follow at the Ruth J. Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery & Justice, 94 Waterman Street Join us in Petteruti Lounge, 2nd floor of 75 Waterman Street, for a screening of the documentary film "Uncorking the Bitter Truth: Slavery's Legacy in Cape Wine (https://simmonscenter.brown.edu/work-center/public-humanities-projects/unfinished-conversations-series/uncorking-bitter-truth)." The film exposes the painful legacy of South Africa's famous winelands featuring interviews conducted through "The Unfinished Conversations Series (https://simmonscenter.brown.edu/work-center/public-humanities-projects/unfinished-conversations-series)." The documentary reveals how colonial slavery's legacy still affects farmworker communities through poverty, low wages, poor working conditions, and restricted housing rights.

It also highlights the devastating impact of the 'Dop system,' which left a legacy of alcoholism and generational trauma. Through personal stories, the documentary highlights ongoing struggles for dignity, land, and justice among descendants of enslaved people who cultivate the Cape's world-class wine.

Ultimately, it is a powerful and intimate exploration of a people fighting for their rights, their identity, and a just future.The project is made possible through generous support of the Abrams Foundation. Following the screening, join us for a Q&A with Brown faculty, staff and students involved in the project.

Then, join us at the Simmons Center, 94 Waterman Street, for our Open House and your last chance to view our exhibition, "Sites of Remaking: Port Cities and Our Present (https://simmonscenter.brown.edu/work-center/public-humanities-projects/exhibitions/sites-remaking-port-cities-and-our-present)," which explores themes of freedom-making, resistance, place-making and the legacies of slavery through works by three Rhode Island-based multi-disciplinary artists: Jazzmen Lee-Johnson, Kia Lenise and Spencer Evans. Curated by Ivie Orobaton, A.M.

Candidate in Public Humanities. While you're on campus, join the Simmons Center for other events this Family Weekend (https://simmonscenter.brown.edu/events/family-weekend).