UnRival Spaces: A Conversation with Julie Mirlicourtois

Peace is possible. Together, we’re resisting rivalry to advance the cause of justice and peace in our time.

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Join us for a conversation and Q&A with Filmmaker Julie Mirlicourtois. Registration includes free access to the first episode of ACROSS.

<p><strong>Presented by </strong><a href="https://unrival.network/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>unRival Network</strong></a><strong> and </strong><a href="https://www.acrossdocumentary.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>ACROSS</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>This online event will be hosted Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at 8pm Eastern Time via Zoom. </p><p>Registrants will receive:</p><ul><li>access to stream the first episode of the ACROSS docuseries for free (we encourage watching the episode before the event).</li></ul><ul><li>a link to the recorded replay after the event.</li></ul>

<h2>About ACROSS</h2><p><strong></strong><a href="https://www.acrossdocumentary.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><strong>ACROSS</strong></a><strong> is the story of what happens when we set aside our politics and witness the humanity and faith of asylum seekers firsthand.</strong> Filmed in Honduras, Texas, and Illinois, this four-part docuseries follows three women and their children who escaped abuse and violence in Honduras and Guatemala, a Mennonite pastor, John Garland, who is determined to help, and a Midwestern church that experienced a complete transformation in their hearts when they stopped seeing these families as news headlines and started treating them like brothers and sisters.</p><p>No one can deny: the situation at our southern border is vexing and can seem hopeless. And it’s scary, for everyone involved. Including the countless Central American asylum seekers who are fleeing life-threatening poverty, violence, and corruption in search of safety and security for their families.</p>

<h2>About Julie Mirlicourtois</h2><p>For 15 years, Julie Mirlicourtois produced award-winning human interest stories viewed by millions for CBS News, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Oprah's Next Chapter, and Oprah's Where Are They Now? Today, she is the co-creator and executive producer of the popular Maybe God Podcast. ACROSS is her first documentary film series.</p>

<h2>About Billy Price</h2><p>Billy Price serves as Chief Creative Officer. He brings to unRival his background in filmmaking, acting, and design. He is an award-winning writer-director-producer, actor, cancer survivor, and father of two. William has collaborated professionally with Grammy-winning bands, non-profits, startups, and healthcare companies as well as aid and justice organizations. </p>

<h2>About UnRival Network</h2><p>Guided by research, <a href="https://unrival.network/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">UnRival Network</a> is discovering untapped potential to advance the cause of justice and peace in our time. By gathering and sharing stories rooted in experience, we are sustained in our nonviolent struggle for justpeace.</p>

UnRival Spaces: A Conversation with Julie Mirlicourtois

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