Human Rights Speakers Series : 1948: Creation & Catastrophe
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About this Event
1948: CREATION & CATASTROPHE
Presented by Impact Media Partners through its Community Perspectives Film Series
In conjunction with the City of West Hollywood Human Rights Speakers Series
Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
West Hollywood City Council Chambers
625 N. San Vicente Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Validated free parking is available at the directly adjacent West Hollywood Library parking lot.
SCREENING & PANEL SCHEDULE
6:00pm - Pre-screening reception
6:45pm - Screening with an introduction by filmmakers Andy Trimlett and Dr. Ahlam Muhtaseb
8:15pm - Panel discussion with professors James Gelvin, UCLA; Robin Kelley, UCLA; and Sandy Tolan, USC. Moderated by Estee Chandler, KPFK Radio.
RSVP Required.
Through riveting and moving personal accounts of both Palestinians and Israelis, “1948: Creation and Catastrophe” reveals events of the most pivotal year in one of the most controversial conflicts in the world. It tells the story of the establishment of the state of Israel through the eyes of the people who lived it. The film sheds insight into how the events of 1948 continue to inform the Israeli-Palestinian conflicts today.
PRESENTING PARTNERS
* The Community Perspectives Film Series is a program of Impact Media Partners.
City of West Hollywood Human Rights Speakers Series (HRSS)
The mission of the Human Rights Speakers Series is to bring together diverse communities to learn about and discuss global, national and local human rights issues in a supportive environment.
Only one admittance per RSVP. All names will need to be on the list for entry.
Due to attrition, The City of West Hollywood events are sometimes overbooked to ensure capacity. Therefore, seating is not guaranteed based on RSVP status. If a venue reaches capacity, we will be unable to admit guests, regardless of RSVP status.
