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October 15 - November 14: 2008 Human Rights Film Series in Washington, DC

Human Rights at Home: A Look At Human Rights In The U.S.

October 15-November 14, 2008

Our 9th Annual Human Rights Film Series showcases films that show how film and video can make a difference for human rights. All screenings are FREE and open to the public.

Screenings will take place at the Washington College of Law (WCL) campus and AU's Wechsler Theatre.

Visit our website for film synopses and full event details.

Banished
Directed by Marco Williams (2007, 87 min.)
October 15, 2008, 6 pm, WCL
October 16, 2008, 5:30 pm, Wechsler Theatre

Ballad of Esequiel Hernandez
Directed by Kieran Fitzgerald (2007, 90 min.)
Co-sponsored by P.O.V..
October 22, 2008, 6 pm, WCL
October 23, 2008, 5:30 pm, Wechsler Theatre

At the Death House Door
Directed by Peter Gilbert & Steven James (2008, 98 min.)
October 29, 2008, 6 pm, WCL
October 30, 2008, 5:30 pm, Wechsler Theatre

Special Event: A week of events exploring the Gulf coast recovery

Film Screening: Cut Off
November 12, 2008, 6 pm, WCL

Film Screening: When the Levees Broke
With special guest producer Sam Pollard
November 13, 2008, 5:30 pm, Wechsler Theatre

Additional events are in the planning stage. Please check the center's website for info on additional events taking place throughout the week.

Starts10/15/2008
Ends11/14/2008
IssuesCriminal Justice, Economic Justice, Environment, Family & Society, Health/Health Advocacy, Human Rights, Media, Politics/Government, Racial Justice, Youth
Homepagewww.centerforsocialmedia.org
Contactsocialmedia@american.edu

Posted on September 22, 2008 in Film / Screening by austra