Dinner and a MovieWomen in Black, an international network of peace activists, was founded in Israel in 1988 by Jewish and Palestinian women who oppose Israel's occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. Learn more about them from a documentary to be screened Wednesday, April 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the Resource Center for Activism and Arts, 1611 Connecticut Ave. NW (Metro: Dupont Circle, North Exit).
Independent filmmaker Donna Baillie follows a group of Women in Black (UK) volunteers, affectionately dubbed "Hell's Grannies," as they travel from London to Israel/Palestine to join organizations working nonviolently for change. Their journey is elegantly captured against a backdrop of human rights violations and protest actions. Baillie will be on hand for a post-film discussion with audience members.
The event is organized by the DC chapter of Women in Black, the Arab American Anti-Discrimination Committee's DC chapter, and Jews for Peace in Palestine and Israel. Come by early, at 6:30 p.m., for a beer and potluck dinner; bring a dish to share or chip in for pizza. RSVP to 202/460-5199 or send an e-mail.
Here is a listing of Women in Black chapters in the DC area:
District of Columbia
Website: www.womeninblack.yullah.com
Join Women in Black vigils every Friday in Farragut Square Park (Connecticut Avenue and K Street NW), 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Please wear black; all genders are welcome.
Takoma Park
Annie Goeke
E-mail: ajgoeke@igc.org
University of Maryland
E-mail: miken@wam.umd.edu
