For Immediate Release: February 20, 2024

In honor of Black History Month, the Alexandria Film Festival presents "Bloodlines of the Slave Trade," a riveting documentary centered on the lives of two individuals linked by genetics to notorious 1830s slave traders in Alexandria. Rodney, a Black individual, and Susanna, a white individual, share vastly different lived experiences as their slave-trading ancestors continue to shape their destinies.

Join us on February 25th at The Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum (201 S. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA) for a unique cinematic experience. Doors open at 6:00 pm, with the film starting promptly at 6:30 pm.

The 73-minute documentary will be followed by a moderated Q&A session featuring Audrey Davis, Director of the City's African American History Division, and film subjects Susanna Grannis and Melanie Pflaum. Don't miss this great opportunity to delve into the complex interplay of history and present-day reality.

Secure your tickets for $15 at Eventive.com or purchase them at the door. Immerse yourself in the powerful narratives of living descendants connected to historical atrocities, as "Bloodlines of the Slave Trade" brings untold stories to the forefront.

About the Office of Historic Alexandria:

The Office of Historic Alexandria preserves and shares the history of the City of Alexandria with eight museums, historic sites, archives, archaeology, tours, exhibits and public programs. Through powerful storytelling and confronting the City’s past, Historic Alexandria enriches the present and inspires the future. We enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors and serve as a partner in the City’s equity and inclusion initiatives. For more information about the Office of Historic Alexandria, visit alexandriava.gov/Historic.

For inquiries from the news media only, contact the Office of Communications & Public Information at newsroom@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.3969. 

For reasonable accommodation or an alternative format, e-mail historicalexandria@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.4554, Virginia Relay 711.

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This release is available at alexandriava.gov/go/5525.