“Antonio Rocha: American by Choice”

The opening event of the 2021 Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival will feature Antonio Rocha, award-winning storyteller and mime, sharing stories of his immigration to the United States from Brazil.

Dr. Amanda Lawrence, Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival co-director and specialist in ethnic and immigrant literature, will provide historical and cultural context in her introductory remarks and moderation of the event.

Registration is $10 per household for the full festival; tickets are free for teachers and students.

“Antonio Rocha: American by Choice” is supported in part by a grant from Georgia Humanities.