HUMAN RIGHTS USA DOCUMENTARY SCREENING
Monday, April 20 (6pm)Human Rights USA invites you to a screening of “Pray the Devil Back to Hell,” a documentary of how courageous Liberian women brought peace to their war-torn country. Panelists include Abigail Disney, Producer of the film; Dr. Patricia Morris, Executive Director of Peace x Peace; and Matthew Baechtle, ICE Special Agent who launched the investigation of Chuckie Taylor, son of former Liberian President Charles Taylor. The panel will also address the civil case Human Rights USA has brought on behalf of victims of human rights violations in Liberia. The reception will be catered by Sumah's West African Restaurant, Hello Cupcake, and Chef Emilie Stein of Cafe 1612.
"Pray the Devil Back to Hell"
Screening followed by panel discussion and catered reception. Free and open to public
Doors open at 5:30pm; screening begins at 6:00pm
THE FRANCOPHILE CINEMATHEQUE IN WASHINGTON DC
Thursday, April 23 (7pm) Films from Quebec: DocumentaryThis 2006 documentary sheds light on the enormous pressure placed on rural populations as a result of the degradation of their life-supporting environment is driving them increasingly further from their way of life. They are constantly growing in number and often have no legal status, even though their right to a clean and sustainable environment has been violated. In French with English subtitles.
"The Refugees of the Blue Planet"
Screening followed by reception
On the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. come enjoy the best of francophone films in the heart of Georgetown. Presented by l'Alliance Francaise in partnership with Letelier Theater. April: Films from Quebec. $8 Admission, $6 for Alliance and WIFV members, students & seniors. Reservations preferred, call 202.234.7911
MAY 2009
THE FRANCOPHILE CINEMATHEQUE IN WASHINGTON DC
Thursday, May 14 (7pm) Films from SwitzerlandOn the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, come enjoy the best of francophone films in the heart of Georgetown. Presented by l'Alliance Francaise in partnership with Letelier Theater. May: Films from Switzerland. $8 Admission, $6 for Alliance members, students & seniors. Reservations preferred, call 202.234.7911
Screening followed by reception
THE FRANCOPHILE CINEMATHEQUE IN WASHINGTON DC
Thursday, May 28 (7pm) Films from Switzerland
Screening followed by reception
On the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, come enjoy the best of francophone films in the heart of Georgetown. Presented by l'Alliance Francaise in partnership with Letelier Theater. May: Films from Switzerland. $8 Admission, $6 for Alliance and WIFV members, students & seniors. Reservations preferred, call 202.234.7911
JUNE 2009
THE FRANCOPHILE CINEMATHEQUE IN WASHINGTON DC
Thursday, June 11 (7pm) Films from BelgiumOn the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, come enjoy the best of francophone films in the heart of Georgetown. Presented by l'Alliance Francaise in partnership with Letelier Theater. June: Films from Belgium. $8 Admission, $6 for Alliance and WIFV members, students & seniors. Reservations preferred, call 202.234.7911
Screening followed by reception
LOCAL FOOD SERIES
Thursday, June 18 (6:30pm) FRESHFARM Markets' 2nd Annual Local Foods Movie Night
Screening followed by tastings of recipes made with locally grown food. Open to the public, entry fee.
For more info contact info@freshfarmmaarket.org.
THE FRANCOPHILE CINEMATHEQUE IN WASHINGTON DC
Thursday, June 25 (7pm) Films from BelgiumOn the second and fourth Thursdays of each month, come enjoy the best of francophone films in the heart of Georgetown. Presented by l'Alliance Francaise in partnership with Letelier Theater. June: Films from Belgium. $8 Admission, $6 for Alliance and WIFV members, students & seniors. Reservations preferred, call 202.234.7911
Screening followed by reception
