Fairfield County Genealogy Society
Friday evening, February 20th at 7:00 PM
Documentary film, Discovering Dave: Spirit Captured in Clay
The Fairfield County Genealogy Society is pleased to present a free public screening of the documentary film, Discovering Dave: Spirit Captured in Clay, by the Archaeology Channel. This production was an awards finalist in the Dixie Film Festival 2013 in Athens, GA and won the Audience Favorite Award at the Arkhaios Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Film Festival 2013, in Hilton Head, SC, won the 2014 Best South Carolina Heritage Film Award and the 2014 Audience Favorite at the Arkhaious Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Film Festival. Producers George Wingard, Savannah River Archaeological Research Program and Mark Albertin, Scrapbook Video Production, will present the program, along with the guest appearance of actor/storyteller Darion McCloud.
This 40 minute documentary revolves around the story of the Edgefield, South Carolina, slave potter named David Drake. David, who used his skills as a craftsman, created beautiful pottery, which included jars and pitchers, during the turbulent 1800s. While producing thousands of pots in his lifetime, David also wrote poetry. What made Dave unique was the fact that he wrote verses and poetry on his pots. He was one of the first African-American slaves to sign many of his works. His story which is a testament to his willingness to be heard and to leave his mark for ages to come, even at risk of severe punishment was told in the popular TV program “Antiques Roadshow.” In Discovering Dave - Spirit Captured in Clay, his mystery and legacy are examined through informative dialog from scholars, historians and artisans in the pottery field. The star of the film is Columbia, SC's storyteller, Darion McCloud.
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