“ Oct. 1 Opening Night Program is Closed. Theater Full.

Registration for additional film screenings are available from event links at www.FilmsAcrossBorders.org “

Films Across Borders: Stories of Water

"The River and the Wall" (Opening Night Concert, Film and Discussion)

The River and the Wall documentary follows five friends on horses, mountain bikes, and canoes as they explore the environmental and human impacts of a southern border wall along the wilderness of the Texas Rio Grande.

Mini-concert by folk singers Peter Yarrow (Peter, Paul & Mary) and Bethany Yarrow, activists in social justice and environmental issues

6:15 p.m. –- Light refreshments

6:45 p.m. -- Mini- concert with Peter Yarrow and Bethany Yarrow

7:30 p.m. -- Film screening of The River and the Wall (97 minutes)

9:10 p.m. –- Following film, audience conversation with the Yarrows, moderated by Maggie Burnette Stogner, Executive Director, Center for Environmental Filmmaking.

Malsi Doyle and Michael Forman Theater (McKinley Building)

American University School of Communication

4400 Massachusetts Ave NW - Washington, DC 20016

Reservations required : https://TheRiverAndTheWallAU.eventbrite.com

First come, first seated until theater is full.

More Info about film series: http://www.FilmsAcrossBorders.org

CO-PRESENTED BY:

AU School of Communication

AU School of International Service

Center for Environmental Filmmaking

If you require special accommodation, please email us at FilmsAcrossBorders@american.edu and let us know what accommodation you require.