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Tuesday, January 21, 2003
Civil Rights Activism Is Alive
Come see tonight -- for free -- a documentary about local legal activist James Forman Jr.. Meet this extraordinary social activist, and the filmmaker who tells the story, at the screening of the award-winning documentary Innocent Until Proven Guilty on Jan. 21 at 5:30 pm at The American University’s Center for Social Media, in the Wechsler Theater, Mary Graydon Center, Room 315.
The hour-long documentary showcases the legal and educational activism of Forman, a public defender, teacher, writer and indefatigable activist. The son of civil rights activists, Forman has fought the criminalization of African-American youths in the courts. He also founded the Maya Angelou Charter School in Washington, DC. Renowned African-American filmmaker St. Clair Bourne produced the film, which debuted at the Berlin International Film Festival. A reception will follow; no RSVP is necessary.
The Center for Social Media showcases and analyzes media produced for social action, civil society and democracy. It is a project of the School of Communication at American University.
DC Metro Action is published by Michael Schlesinger, a 32-year veteran of electoral and issue organizing who is committed to social justice and to increasing participation in the political process.
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