2008 Human Rights Film Series - Ballad of Esequiel Hernandez, with Brendan Fitzgerald

October 23, 5:30 PM

5:30 - 8 pm, Wechsler Theater, AU campus, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW

Ballad of Esequiel Hernandez
Directed by Kieran Fitzgerald (2007, 90 min.)
The story of Esequiel Hernandez, a young American man who was murdered by U.S. Marines on the Texas-Mexico border. Special visit with Producer Brendan Fitzgerald on Oct. 23.
Co-sponsored by P.O.V.

For full synopsis, visit the film’s website.

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.

Sponsored by the Washington College of Law’s Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law and the School of Communication’s Center for Social Media, in collaboration with the Center for Global Peace, the International Peace and Conflict Resolution Program, and the Office of the University Chaplain, all of American University.