6 pm on Wednesday, February 5
The Last Witch: A Documentary 330 Years in the Making
Meet the Writer/Director Annika Hylmö, Ph.D
A sneak peak of a documentary following efforts to exonerate Elizabeth Johnson Jr., the last person convicted of witchcraft during the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. As a schoolteacher, her students, and a state senator work to clear Elizabeth’s name, what begins as a unique school project quickly becomes an emotional journey into historical wounds left unattended—and the contemporary implications of those wounds.
We have had the privilege of filming material for the story in Massachusetts on multiple occasions. Now we have 22 days of filming behind us comprised mostly of interviews with the students and their teacher who worked so diligently to uphold justice. We have also filmed subject matter experts and community leaders who help us tell the story of a woman whose rights and voice were taken from her through false accusations and judgments until the Massachusetts legislature were persuaded to change the law and history. With that, the Massachusetts State House also showed the rest of the world the significance of civic education and importance of active participation in a democracy.
Salem Historical Tours and Danvers Historical Society are hosting a celebration to thank our supporters and invite you as local leaders and influencers to get a sneak peak of the film. You can also learn how you can become part of the project as we move forward into our exciting next stage for THE LAST WITCH, including the benefits of making a financial contribution to our project.
I do hope you will join us. If, for some reason, you are unable to attend and/or know someone who would enjoy being a part of our evening, please do share this information with them. To help us with our attendance plans, please do confirm your RSVP at this link: fundraising@thelastwitchfilm.com