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11th Annual Human Rights Film Series

September 23 - October 28, 2010

Date: Thursday, September 23, 2010 (All day) - Thursday, October 28, 2010 (All day)

Location: Katzen Arts Center American University 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC

The Center for Social Media and the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law present the 11th Annual Human Rights Film Series.

Good Fortune StillThe series showcases documentaries that highlight key human rights issues. All screenings are FREE and open to the public, and will include discussions with filmmakers and experts after the films.

Screenings will take place at American University's Katzen Arts Center from 5:30 - 8:00pm

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Making Your Media Matter conference

Real Stories, Real Impact

Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 - 09:00 - 21:00

Location: Location: American University, Katzen Arts Center

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Sign up here for Making Your Media Matter, Real Stories, Real Impact

May 12th at American University

You can find event information, schedule, and more on the event page here.

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Best of INPUT 2010, Washington, DC

International Public Television Screening Conference

Date: Monday, April 5, 2010 (All day) - Saturday, April 10, 2010 (All day)

INPUT, the International Public Television Screening Conference, is a unique public television event that focuses specifically on the innovative programs produced by public broadcasters. More than 1,000 submissions from over sixty countries are reviewed each year by an international jury of peers, resulting in a final selection of 85-100 of the world’s most provocative productions. The point of INPUT is not just to screen these works, but rather to discuss and debate them among television professionals.

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Judith Helfand: Creating Films, Creating Change

Visiting Filmmaker

Date: Thursday, March 25, 2010 - 17:30 - 18:30

Location: Ward 1 American University 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016

Come hear renowned documentary filmmaker and environmental and social activist Judith Helfand speak about her own films and journey as a filmmaker, as well as her recent work as co-founder of Chicken & Egg Pictures, which funds and promotes women's documentary projects directed toward social change.

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Environmental Film Festival In The Nation's Capital

Events Hosted at American University

Date: Monday, March 22, 2010 (All day) - Tuesday, March 30, 2010 (All day)

D.C.’s 2010 Environmental Film Festival is under way! Along with the Center for Environmental Filmmaking, we’re sponsoring a whole week of films at American University’s Wechsler Theater. You can view the schedule here. We’re particularly excited to see the premiere of AU Professor Larry Engel’s new film, Potato Heads.

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Human Rights Film Series: The Reckoning

Visiting Filmmakers

Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 17:30 - 20:00

Location: Katzen Arts Center American University 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC

Please join us and our guests --filmmakers Pamela Yates and Paco De Onis-- as we screen the film from 5:30-7:00pm and then from 7:00pm -8pm engage in a discussion with them.

 

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Human Rights Film Series: New Muslim Cool

Visiting Filmmaker

Date: Thursday, October 22, 2009 - 17:30 - 20:00

Location: Wechsler Theater American University 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC

New Muslim Cool StillPlease join us and our guest --filmmaker Jennie Taylor-- as we screen New Muslim Cool film from 5:30-7:00 pm and then from 7:00 -8:00 pm engage in a discussion with her. 

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Human Rights Film Series: Taking Root

Visiting Filmmaker

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009 - 17:30 - 20:00

Location: Wechsler Theater American University 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC

Please join us and our guests as we screen the film from 5:30-7:00pm and then from 7:00pm -8pm engage in a discussion with Mary Lampson, the film editor.

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Public Media Camp

Hosted at American University

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2009 - 09:00 - Sunday, October 18, 2009 - 17:00

Location: Mary Graydon Center, American University 4400 Massachusetts Ave. Washington, DC 20016

 On October 17th and 18th at American University join The Center for Social Media, National Public Radio and Public Broadcasting Service for our Public Media Camp. The event was created to answer the question posed by organizers – “What if we brought together all sorts of people interested in collaborating with public radio and public TV, to see what we could come up with, including digital tools, citizen journalism and other types community-centered initiatives?"

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10th Annual Human Rights Film Series

October 8 - October 29, 2010

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2009 (All day) - Thursday, October 29, 2009 (All day)

Location: American University 4400 Massachusetts Avenue Washington DC 20016

In conjunction with our partners at Washington College of Law's Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, our film series showcases documentaries that highlight key human rights issues. All screenings are FREE and open to the public. Filmmakers and advocacy experts will be on hand to participate in discussions after the films. Screenings will take place at American University's Katzen Arts Center and Wechsler Theater from 5:30 --8:00pm.

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