The Ridgefield Playhouse will present a two-part cultural event in partnership with Discovering Amistad highlighting the Amistad story and its overall theme of freedom, human rights and equity. Join us for Part I at The Playhouse on Sunday June 25, 2023 when Samuel Pieh, descendant of lead captive, Sengbe Pieh will discuss his family’s story, along with Captain Bill Pinkney who served as the first captain of the Amistad reproduction and Paula Mann Agnew, Executive Director of Discovering Amistad. This exciting in-person conversation will be moderated by former CNN entertainment reporter, Cheryl Washington. The day will also feature African cultural activities including artisanal crafts, West African Djembe drummers, music performed by The New Hope Church choir and a screening of Steven Spielberg’s powerful R-rated film, Amistad. All guests who join us in June will be invited to tour the Amistad schooner on Saturday, August 26^th when it will be moored at Captain’s Cove in Bridgeport.