Film Screening: “Echoes of the Forks of Cypress”
Florence Arts and Museums is hosting a screening of “Echoes of the Forks of Cypress,” a film by Frederick Murphy and funded by the Alabama Humanities Alliance as part of their “Healing History” initiative. The 45-minute film will be screened at the Southall Building, 209 E. Tuscaloosa Street, Florence on October 9 at 6:30pm.
The documentary "Echoes of The Forks of Cypress" delves into the intertwined lives of the enslaved people and their enslavers at the Forks of Cypress plantation in Florence, Alabama. The film narrates the historical significance of the plantation, focusing on the daily lives, struggles, and resilience of the enslaved individuals who lived and worked there.
In the present day, descendants of both the enslaved and the enslavers have united to confront their shared past. By reimagining the plantation and its cemetery as spaces for remembrance and reflection, they seek to acknowledge the painful legacy of slavery and cultivate a collective journey toward healing and understanding.
Upcoming screenings of the film will be held at the following locations:
October 23, 2025 - Statesville Public library in Statesville, NC
October 25, 2025- Museum of the Waxhaw in Waxhaw, NC
December 1, 2025 - North Carolina State Capitol Building in Raleigh, NC
January 20, 2026- Brookgreen Gardens in Georgetown, SC
Due to cuts in funding to the Alabama Humanities Alliance, we are launching a fundraiser to cover the cost associated with making and screening the film in communities across the country. Tickets for the screening are $15 and can be purchased on the Florence Arts and Museums website.
If you would like to make a donation, you can do so on our website (https://www.florencealmuseums.com/donate) by selecting “Gift your Support” and typing “Echoes” in the “Additional Information” box.
This program is sponsored by the City of Florence Department of Arts and Museums. Call 256-760-6379 or email connect@florencealmuseums.com for more information.