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Providence Island holds a significant place in the histories of the United States and Liberia. This small island is the site of connection between the island’s original residents and formerly enslaved and freeborn American settlers who first arrived in 1822. In this documentary, experts explain how social tensions dating to that beginning led to a devastating civil war in more recent history and neglect of this important cultural heritage site. The film centers insightful personal narratives and highlights the efforts currently underway to preserve Providence Island as an urban park and how the site promises to play a role in furthering national reconciliation. This film is part of Africa’s Cultural Landmarks, produced by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in collaboration with World Monuments Fund. This documentary series directed by Sosena Solomon examines some of Africa’s notable cultural landscapes and their continued relevance to local communities. This initiative introduces new content that reframes The Met’s new Arts of Africa galleries. Learn more about Providence Island here: https://www.metmuseum.org/perspectives/providence-island Subscribe for new content from The Met: https://www.youtube.com/user/metmuseum #TheMet #Art #TheMetropolitanMuseumofArt #Museum © 2025 The Metropolitan Museum of Art