Saturday, April 11, 2026, 4pm • Carnegie One • Braddock, Pennsylvania
BRADDOCK, Pa., March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Braddock Films Inc. announces the world premiere of Becoming Benjamin Lay will take place on April 11, 2026, 4pm at Carnegie One, located at 419 Library St., Braddock, PA. This landmark event invites audiences to rediscover one of early America’s most uncompromising abolitionists through a bold and timely new documentary.
Becoming Benjamin Lay explores the life of Benjamin Lay, an 18th–century Quaker dwarf, abolitionist, and radical truth–teller whose dramatic acts of protest challenged the moral complacency of his era. Becoming Benjamin Lay brings renewed attention to a figure whose moral clarity and radical activism were centuries ahead of their time. The film paints a vivid portrait of a man who refused to remain silent in the face of injustice. The film features acclaimed actor Mark Povinelli and incorporates scenes from the stage production Return of Benjamin Lay, cowritten by Marcus Rediker and Naomi Wallace, further enriching the film’s dramatic and historical texture. Becoming Benjamin Lay reunites the production team, Marcus Rediker, Tom Dubensky, John Rice and Janice McMannis who worked together on the award-winning film Ghosts of Amistad.
Filmmaker Tony Buba underscores the film’s contemporary resonance, stating: “In a moment when social justice movements continue to challenge entrenched systems of power, Benjamin Lay’s story resonates powerfully.” He reminds us that dissent has always been uncomfortable, and that meaningful change often begins with a single, uncompromising voice.
This premiere also holds a special significance for Buba: Becoming Benjamin Lay will be screened in the newly remodeled Carnegie Music Hall Auditorium the very stage where Tony once walked to receive his high school diploma. The event brings his filmmaking journey full circle, returning him to a space deeply rooted in his personal history and the community that shaped him.
There will be a Q&A with the production team and a reception following the film.
Event Details What: World Premiere — Becoming Benjamin Lay
- When: April 11, 2026, 4pm. Followed by a Q&A and Reception
- Where: Carnegie One, 419 Library St., Braddock, PA
- Tickets: Available now at Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/becoming-benjamin-lay-world-premiere-tickets-1984937061183?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Media Contact:
Allison Rhodes, 411156@email4pr.com, 412-351-5356
Tony Buba, 411156@email4pr.com, 412-351-4808 hp
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