Becoming Frederick Douglass

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The New Britain Public Library (Main Library and Jefferson Branch) will be closed Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

Closing Early on January 15th

The Library will be closing at 5pm on Thursday, January 15th 

Program Type:

Community Conversation, Film Screening

Age Group:

Adults
  • Registration is required for this event.
  • Registration will open on January 13, 2026 @ 3:00pm.

Event Details

Join us for a screening of the documentary, Becoming Frederick Douglass. This film explores the inspiring story of how a man born into slavery transformed himself into one of the most prominent statesmen and influential voices for democracy in American history. A co-production of Firelight Films and Maryland Public Television (MPT), this documentary is executive produced by Stanley Nelson and Lynne Robinson and produced and directed by Nelson and Nicole London. Acclaimed actor Wendell Pierce is featured as the voice of Frederick Douglass.