JUNETEENTH
Documentary Film for the Annenberg Foundation
Created for
The Annenberg Foundation
Graphics by
THOMAS CURTIS, += media
Directed & Written by
ROBE IMBRIANO &
SUSAN SCHAEFER
What is the story of Juneteenth? Why do we celebrate this newly designated federal holiday, and how is it connected to one of the most cherished American ideals — freedom? Annenberg Classroom has released a new film, “Juneteenth,” exploring the history of the holiday and illustrating how and why freedom and citizenship were intertwined.