Free Film Screening: Calico Rebellion

A free screening of the original documentary, Calico Rebellion, followed by a discussion with the film's producers. Enjoy a free screening of the original documentary, Calico Rebellion, from independent producers Victoria Kupchinetsky and Misha Gutkin in partnership with WMHT Public Media and the New York State Museum on Sunday November 15th at 2pm. Light refreshments will be available beginning at 1:00pm Calico Rebellion captures a mythical memory that lives on in the Catskills, from a time when men armed with rifles and pitchforks, disguised in eerie masks and gowns, descended from bucolic hills to stage the Anti-Rent War. That farmers’ uprising changed the course of American history. Today, although largely forgotten, history lives on through their descendants, their stories, songs, and costumes preserved since the 1840s. The documentary screening will be followed by a conversation with the filmmakers and the descendants of the 19th century rebellious farmers. The premiere broadcast of Calico Rebellion follows the event on Monday, November 23rd at 10pm ET on WMHT Public Media and the free PBS App. Learn more and RSVP for the New York State Museum screening at wmht.org/events