A Human Rights Film Series

Our 9th Annual film series aims to shed light on justice and human
rights issues within the United States. With guest filmmakers available
to answer questions, and opportunities to get involved in the issues,
this is an event you won't to miss.

Banished
October 16th
Washington College of Law
October 17th
Wechsler Theatre at AU

A hundred years ago, whites cleansed their towns of black Americans.  Today, descendants of victims demand justice for this unknown chapter in the history of US racism.  Special visit with Director Marco Williams on Oct. 

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Ballad of Esequiel Hernandez
October 22nd
Washington College of Law
October 23rd
Wechsler Theatre

The story of Esequiel Hernandez, a young American man mistaken for a drug runner and murdered by U.S. Marines on the Texas-Mexico border. Special visit with Producer Brendan Fitzgerald on Oct. 23.

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At The Death House Door
October 29th
Washington College of Law
October 30th
Wechsler Theatre
A look at the death penalty in Texas through the eyes of Pastor Carroll Pickett, who served as death house chaplain for 15 years at the infamous "Walls Unit" prison in Huntsville. Special visit with Peter Gilbert on Oct. 30th.

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When the Levees Broke

November 13th
Wechsler Theatre
An examination of the U.S. government's role in the response to Hurricane Katrina, and the disastrous series of events that devastated the city and its people. Join Oscar-nominated Producer Sam Pollard on November 13th. 

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Cut Off

November 12th
Washington College of Law
Public hospitals, schools, and housing in New Orleans are being eliminated and radically redefined.  How will this shape the "New City" and affect those who live there?  Special visit with filmmaker Broderick Webb. 

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Contact:

Micael Bogar
Projects Manager
bogar@american.edu
202-885-3642