Seeds of Hope Film Lincoln Premiere + Filmmaker Q&A
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Join Nebraska Loves Public Schools for a screening of the new immigrant and refugee documentary, Seeds of Hope, 7 p.m. September 14. The film will be followed by a discussion with director and executive producer Sally Nellson Barrett. A post-screening Take Action reception featuring area non-profits will follow.
Watch the film trailer: seedsofhopefilm.org
6:30 PM - Doors Open
7:00 PM - Film Screening + Q&A Discussion
8:00 PM - Take Action Reception with area non-profits
** Make sure to stick around for a drink, a snack and a chance to learn how you can help immigrant and refugee students and families in our community.
• FILM SYNOPSIS •
Created by Nebraska Loves Public Schools, Seeds of Hope explores how schools welcome and educate immigrant and refugee families as they start their lives over in America. Follow Nebraska’s newcomer students: the inconceivable trauma and tribulations of their past, the perseverance to succeed in the present, and their hopes for a brighter future through quality education.
In select theaters September 13, at iloveps.org September 15.
• PARTICIPATING PARTNERS •
Lincoln Public Schools
Center for People in Need
More to come…
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