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In Honor of Black History Month

On Demand Feb 24-28th (Starts Mon 10am)

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Two new documentaries from Stanley Nelson shed light on the lives of Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman.

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Becoming Frederick Douglass: Discover how a man born into slavery in Maryland became one of the most influential voices for democracy in American history. Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Stanley Nelson explores the role abolitionist, orator, social reformer, and statesman Frederick Douglass played in securing the right to freedom and equality for African Americans. (55m, 2022) (Teaser)


Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom: Go beyond the legend and meet the inspiring woman who repeatedly risked her own life and freedom to liberate others from slavery. Born 200 years ago in Maryland, Harriet Tubman was a conductor of the Underground Railroad, a Civil War scout, nurse and spy, and one of the greatest freedom fighters in our nation’s history. (55m, 2022) (Teaser)

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To watch, all you need is a free login on Eventive (you'll be prompted when getting a ticket). Once adding a film to your account, you can also choose to watch on your TV by downloading the "Eventive TV" app.


The screening contains a playlist of both films. You may watch in any order.

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Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom and Becoming Frederick Douglass are co-productions of Firelight Films and Maryland Public Television. More info at https://tubmandouglassfilms.org/



 
 


Submissions Are Now Open for the WUFF14 Main Festival Oct 17-30th, 2025

Early Bird Deadline: March 28th


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Films are accepted in the following categories, from anywhere in the globe (English language or subtitles):


  • Documentary Short
  • Narrative Short
  • Documentary Feature (50 min or more)
  • Narrative Feature (50 min or more)
  • Working Lives Screenplay Competition
  • Films from the Frontlines (3-15 min)


You must have an account with Film Freeway to submit your work through their website at https://filmfreeway.com/TheWorkersUniteFilmFestival

If you need assistance or have further questions about fees, deadlines, or content requirements, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us at melanie@workersuniteff.org or 646-455-2225.



 


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The Workers Unite Film Festival brings together activists, academics, and filmmakers of all ages and backgrounds for a celebration of social justice and the arts. Through dozens of documentary screenings, community forums, and interactive events across New York City, the festival provides working people with a platform to tell their stories while leading a movement for meaningful change. In recent years, we've incorporated theater production, live music, and poetry/spoken word nights.

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