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Cuffe: Taxed Short Film Premiere | New Bedford News
A new short film, “Cuffe: Taxed,” is set to drop soon, spotlighting Paul Cuffe — a Black Wampanoag sea merchant, abolitionist, and one of the wealthiest Black men in America before the Civil War. The 15-minute film, premiering at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, follows his daring 1778 mission to smuggle supplies past British patrols and explores his bold stand against taxation without representation. Directed by Anita Allison, the film blends historical drama with modern language, humor, and fourth-wall breaks to make Cuffe’s story accessible and inspiring. Funded by donations and personal…
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