Actors' Theatre of South Carolina will begin free public
screening events Sunday, January 30th, at 3:00 pm with a local
premiere of their award-winning docudrama, John Laurens’ War,
in partnership with the Calhoun County Library.
The film series is free of charge, on Sundays from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm.
Following screenings, South Carolina scholars and creators of
the films will answer questions.
NOTE: Due to pandemic, the events will be in the banquet hall of the Calhoun Hills Golf Complex to allow larger audience and social distancing.
Actors' Theatre of South Carolina has received the major Growth Grant
from South Carolina Humanities, www.schumanities.org. Funding for
the Growth Grants has been provided by the National Endowment for
the Humanities (NEH) as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
and the NEH Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue
Plan (SHARP) initiative. Screenings of the award-winning films will
take place across the state throughout 2022.
Calhoun County dates and films are:
January 30 @ 3:00 pm - "John Laurens' War "...
young officer fights to outlaw slavery ninety years before it ended in America
February 27 @ 3:00 pm - "Frederick Douglass, No Turning Back"...
former slave becomes major US statesman
April 3 @ 3:00 pm - "Calls to Greatness US History... seven brave heroes tell their stories
June 26 @ 3:00 pm - "All For Liberty" ...
Swiss freedom fighter and his family discover the cost of freedom
More information about the films is available on the Calhoun County Library website and Facebook page (calhouncountylibrary.org and @calhounlibrarysc) and on Actors Theatre of South Carolina Facebook page
Although the screenings are free, reservations are required as space is limited.
In the event of a pandemic challenge, the Library will attempt to notify all audience members of a new date. To reserve call 803-874-3389.
The Calhoun County Library is located in the heart of St. Matthews, South Carolina.
The library is committed to optimizing library services, strengthening community
involvement and exemplifying strategic stewardship throughout the various communities
in our service area, including St. Matthews, Fort Motte, Sandy Run, Cameron, Lone Star
and beyond. The library receives county, state, private and grant funding.
Artist: www.FrancyHeartSong.com
REVIEWS for "Calls To Greatness - US History"…
“…proves heroes come in many forms -
male, female; black, white, native Americans,
young, old, and those with disabilities….can inspire
everyone to overcome adversity…Fantastic!
ME Jones, a Grandmother, S.C.
"…great actors bringing our history alive!…so inspiring!
wild stories about sacrifice and courage.”
Deirdre Smith Weber, California educator
“…some great patriots who shaped US History…from
American Revolution to Robert Kennedy in 1968…
captures the spirit of American freedom…students to
seniors,"Calls…" is entertaining & educational!
We recommend it!” John Hall, Hall Foundation, Ohio
“Great heroes!…many “teachable” moments for families!
…a reminder how our country has thrived through wars
by helping each other." Hannah & David, Parents, N.C.
“…looks and sounds fabulous, even on my phone!
You meet some unknown heroes and hear amazing
adventures…”High School Educator, SC
MEET HEROES…
Patrick Henry, John Featherston, Emily Geiger, John Laurens,
Mary Tenor, Peter Harris (Catawba warrior), Captain Henry Felder,
Rebecca Motte, Daniel Morgan, Abe Lincoln, Frederick Douglass,
Teddy Roosevelt, Helen Keller, Robert Kennedy
STARRING…
Clarence Felder, Randal Lee Jr., Myra Jones, Robbin Knight, Chris Weatherhead, Kyle Taylor, Michelle Warren, David Loar,
Karen DeLoach, Dante Rollerson, Scholars, Damon L. Fordham
& Alexia Jones Helsley, with Cinematography by Trevor Erickson,
Sound Design, Jay Miley, Director, Chris Weatherhead
LENGTH: 90 min. - Recommended for adults & youth age 10+
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Featured SC Humanities Scholar, Professor Damon Fordham, The Citadel, Charleston, SC
Scholar,
Damon L. Fordham will be on a panel at end of Screening - A graduate of the University of South Carolina & College of Charleston, Professor Fordham is author of four books, a public lecturer, & Adjunct Professor of History at The Citadel & Charleston Southern University. He provided on-camera intros for ATSC's Calls to Greatness US History and English Literature.
Featured Panelist:
Alexia Jones Helsley, historian, archivist and author, is currently Senior Instructor in History and university archivist at USC Aiken. Her favorite publications include Beaufort: a history; South Carolinians in the War for American Independence; Wicked Columbia: Vice & Villainy in SC’s Capital, and Wicked Edisto: the dark side of Eden.
Recipient of the Governor’s Archives Award, Helsley chairs the SC Old Exchange Commission, is Vice-President of the SC Historical Association, and is an advisor to the Historic Flat Rock Foundation.
FILMMAKERS, CLARENCE FELDER & CHRIS WEATHERHEAD, will be at each screening to answer questions about the making of these award-winning films. RSVP TODAY!
Seating is limited due to covid related social distancing.
