[Peace] Social Justice Film Festival at the College of Law

[Victoria Hadfield]

Dear all,

I have appended below some information about the upcoming films being shown 
at the Social Justice Film Festival at the College of Law.  The Festival 
involves a professor or student group showing a film on a social justice 
issue, and then leading a discussion afterwards.  The discussions I have 
been to so far have been great, but could always benefit from community 
involvement and from the perspective of engaged participants who are not 
lawyers!  :)

I encourage all of you to join us -- I am planning to attend all the films 
listed in the message below, so I guarantee there will be at least one 
friendly face, and I will be happy to introduce you around if you like.  
Please feel free to email me at v_hadfield at hotmail.com if you would like any 
additional information.

Victoria Hadfield

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Social Justice Film Series returns with "Inherit the Wind" on Tuesday, March 
13 at 6:30 p.m. at the University of Illinois College of Law (504 E. 
Pennsylvania Ave) Room D

The Social Justice Film Series, organized by Assistant Dean Cynthea Geerdes, 
serves as a means of bringing the College of Law community together to 
discuss serious social justice issues…and enjoy a film!  The Social Justice 
Film Series resumes on Tuesday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. in Room D with 
“Inherit the Wind” with commentary provided after the film by Professor 
Steve Beckett.

“Inherit the Wind” is based on the 1950s Broadway play about the 1925 
“Scopes Monkey Trial” involving the teaching of evolution in public schools. 
Legendary criminal defense lawyer Clarence Darrow was pitted against famous 
Christian fundamentalist and often running presidential candidate and orator 
William Jennings Bryan in a riveting courtroom drama that polarized the 
nation. This historic trial focused Americans' attention on freedom of 
speech, separation of church and state and due process and brought to the 
surface issues that are still hotly debated today. The 1960 film was 
nominated for five Oscars and starred Spencer Tracy, Fredric March, Gene 
Kelly, and pre-Bewitched star Dick York.

The Social Justice Film Series are open to anyone with no admission charge 
and guests are encouraged to bring supper to enjoy the film and commentary. 
Pass the popcorn!

The Spring, 2007 Social Justice Film Series

Tuesday, March 13 – “Inherit the Wind” hosted by Professor Steve Beckett

Thursday, April 5 -  “A Girl Like Me” hosted by Professor Sara Benson

Thursday, April 19 – “When the Levees Break” hosted by Professor Victoria 
Hadfield


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