THE ART OF DISSENT

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Synopsis

With a sweeping review of post-WWII Czechoslovakian history, especially before and after the 1968 Soviet invasion, this film applauds the power and courage of dissidence to build tolerance, truth, and a civil society. The film deftly weaves together archival footage with contemporary interviews as it follows Vaclav Havel’s improbable rise from a leading voice of dissent to the presidency.

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The Firehouse Center for the Arts

The Firehouse Center for the Arts is adjacent to Newburyport's scenic waterfront park. The Firehouse Center is a hallmark for local culture and arts. Programming is broad-based, and includes dance, music, theater, and art.

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Newburyport Screening Room

The Screening Room is Newburyport’s gem of a cinema. This 99-seat theater has been running reels nightly since 1982. The Screening Room is one of the only places on the North Shore that shows independent and foreign films.

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Newburyport Public Library

The Newburyport Public Library occupies a historic federal mansion in downtown Newburyport. The Tracy Mansion has an impressive history of early guests including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams.

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