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Wednesday, August 09, 2006
DC Film Series on HIV and AIDS Continues
Sweating in DC for your summer internship? Working 'til the wee hours of the night on social justice causes? Looking for a break on Thursday evenings to meet other activists and policy wonks, and learn a thing or two about a pressing international issue? Join Africa Action and the Student Global AIDS Campaign for a free summer film series! The screenings provide an opportunity for activists and other concerned people in the DC area to learn and discuss pressing issues around the continuing global AIDS pandemic.
This week's film, "A Closer Walk," is one of the first films to depict humankind's confrontation with the global AIDS epidemic. Subjects and story lines encompass the broad spectrum of the global AIDS experience and include people with HIV/AIDS from all walks of life; AIDS children and orphans and those caring for them; doctors, nurses, and social workers; human rights advocates; and prominent scientists, economists, researchers, government leaders, and NGO officials. The film's basic themes remain the underlying causes of AIDS; the relationship between health, dignity, and human rights; and the universal need for action, compassion, and commitment to counter what has become the worst plague in human history.
This screening of "A Closer Walk" will feature Mwiza Munthali of TransAfrica Forum and Diana Duarte of Africa Action as invited speakers.
When: Thursday, Aug. 10, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Where: TransAfrica Forum (1629 K St. NW, Suite 1100; Farragut North Metro) More Info: Evelyn Sallah at esallah@africaaction.org or 202/546-7961
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