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2008 Human Rights Film Series

A Look At Human Rights In The U.S.

October 15 - November 13, 2008

Our 9th Annual Human Rights Film Series showcases films that show how film and video can make a difference for human rights. Discussions with expert speakers and award-winning filmmakers follow all screenings.

All screenings are FREE and open to the public.

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: Three Years After Katrina - A week of events exploring the Gulf coast recovery

Film Screening: Cut Off
Directed by Broderick Webb and Edward Holub (30 min., 2008 )
WCL Nov. 12 @ 6 pm

Film Screening: When the Levees Broke
Directed by Spike Lee (2006, 64 min.) AU Nov. 13 @ 5:30 pm

National FEMA Trailer Tour
Learn first-hand about living conditions in the Gulf region, post-Katrina and the ongoing crisis in the region. How are leaders working to meet the needs of its poor and minority residents? Stay tuned for more info on the trailer’s visit to AU.

Additional events are in the planning stage. Please check the web for info on additional events taking place throughout the week.

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