A Film-in-Process Screening & Q&A for THE GATE
Schedule
Wed Jun 17 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
The Historic Ben Butler Homestead | Gloucester, MA
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THE GATE: The Story of America’s First Contraband CommunityAbout this Event
Join us for a special evening at the historic Ben Butler Homestead for an intimate work-in-progress screening of THE GATE, a forthcoming PBS documentary that tells the powerful, descendant-led story of the Civil War Contrabands and the community they created at Hampton, Virginia—the men, women, and children who self-emancipated at Fort Monroe and forever changed the course of American freedom. On hand will be filmmakers Laura Seltzer-Duny and Mike Mascoll, who will welcome your feedback and get your initial thoughts on this documentary in progress.
Agenda
Selected film segments from THE GATE
A Q&A and feedback conversation with the filmmakers, descendants, and audience
Light refreshments and community fellowship following the discussion
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Where is it happening?
The Historic Ben Butler Homestead, 7 Homestead Drive, Gloucester, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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