From Slavery to Freedom Film Series: “How They Got Over”

On Nov. 7, join the History Center’s African American Program at the Frick Environmental Center for a screening of “How They Got Over.”

This film explores the forerunners of rhythm and blues – gospel quartets who blazed a trail and thrilled audiences in the “Golden Age” of gospel quartet music in the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. “How They Got Over” tells the story of gospel quartet music from its early pioneering days on the chittlin’ circuit through its crossover phase, when gospel singers like Sam Cooke and Lou Rawls became popular rhythm and blues artists and secular groups like the Temptations adopted the gospel quartet style.

Visitors can also see the new From Slavery to Freedom Garden at the Frick Environmental Center, which showcases plants used for food and medicinal purposes by freedom seekers during the 18th and 19th centuries.

This event is free, and no pre-registration is required.