Danbury’s rich Immigrant history on screen Thursday

“On Their Shoulders” An immersive dining experience into Danbury’s rich immigrant history

SHORT FILM SCREENING | HISTORIC TOUR | DINNER | PANEL DISCUSSION

On Thursday, November 15, 2018 immerse yourself in Danbury’s rich Immigrant history in special evening co-hosted by Danbury Museum & Historical Society and The New American Dream Foundation. Featuring a short film premiere, historic tour, 3-course dinner and panel discussion held at Danbury Museum & Historical Society, 43 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810.

The 25-minute short film, “On Their Shoulders” features Mrs. Brigid Guertin - Danbury Museum and Historic Society Director, Mr. Peter Hearty of the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center, Mr. Anthony Rizzo founder of the Rizzo Corporation, and the late, beloved Attorney Americo Ventura. Learn about Danbury’s rich immigrant roots through historical commentary by Guertin, as images provided by Danbury Museum and Historic Society are woven in between heartfelt storytelling by these three gentle giants in our community, as they share their humble beginnings and their road to success in achieving their own versions of the American Dream.

The film was commissioned by The New American Dream Foundation (TNADF), produced and directed by Alicia and Renato Ghio of RmediA, who will join guests for a panel discussion during the dinner, and talk about their experience of working on this project for the past 4 years. They will be joined by other members of the cast, the panel will be moderated by Emanuela Palmares, Tribuna Newspaper Editor and TNADF Vice-President.

This event is in benefit of and co-hosted by: Danbury Museum & Historical Society and The New American Dream Foundation. Tickets are $45.00 per person and include a 3-course Fall inspired dinner by Two Steps Downtown Grille, unlimited soft drinks, and 1 glass of wine per guest. Limited to 50 guests, for tickets visit: www.danburymuseum.org/exhibits-events or call 203-743-5200.


Event Program:

6:00 PM - “On Their Shoulders” - Premier of the short film “On Their Shoulders - Danbury’s Rich Immigrant History” Commissioned by the New American Dream Foundation, directed and produced by RmediA, in collaboration with the Danbury Museum & Historical Society.

 6:30 PM- “In Their Shoes” - Tour of The John & Mary Rider House was built circa 1785 during Danbury's post-Revolutionary War period, and the Dodd House, built by John Dodd circa 1790 featuring an exhibit dedicated to the hatting industry in Danbury.

7:00 PM - Followed by 3-course Fall inspired dinner by Two Steps Down Grille (including unlimited soft drinks, and 1 glass of wine per guest), desserts kindly donated by Mothership Bakery, and panel discussion with film makers and cast moderated by Emanuela Palmares.

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