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ABOUT THE FILM:
Prince William County, Virginia becomes ground zero in America’s explosive battle over immigration policy when elected officials adopt a law requiring police officers to question anyone they have “probable cause” to suspect is an undocumented immigrant.
9500 Liberty reveals the startling vulnerability of a local government, targeted by national anti-immigration networks using the Internet to frighten and intimidate lawmakers and citizens. Alarmed by a climate of fear and racial division, residents form a resistance using YouTube videos and virtual townhalls, setting up a real-life showdown in the seat of county government.
The devastating social and economic impact of the “Immigration Resolution” is felt in the lives of real people in homes and in local businesses. But the ferocious fight to adopt and then reverse this policy unfolds inside government chambers, on the streets, and on the Internet. 9500 Liberty provides a front row seat to all three battlegrounds.
Following the screening, join filmmaker Eric Byler and a panel of regional immigration experts for a discussion and Q&A session moderated by Stanley Straughter, Chair of the Mayor’s Commission on African and Carribean Affairs. Panelists include Domenic Vitiello, University of Pennsylvania Professor, City Planning & co-author of the Brookings Report on Immigration to Philadelphia; Cherylle Corpuz, Immigration Attorney, American Immigration Lawyers Association; Anne O’Callahan, Executive Director, The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians and Daylin Leach, Pennsylvania State Senator, 17th Senatorial District.
A VIP reception with the filmmaker and panelists will take place before the film screening.
Advanced registration for the screening and reception are required.
EVENT DETAILS:
9500 Liberty Screening
Monday, December 13
WHYY – 150 N. Sixth Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Parking/Directions
EVENT TIMELINE:
VIP Reception: 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Film Screening/General Admission Check-In: 6:00 pm
Welcoming Remarks: 6:15 pm
Film Screening: 6:20 pm
Q&A with Filmmaker Eric Byler: 7:30 pm
Panel Discussion: 7:45 pm
Event Conclusion: 9:00 pm
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Film Screening: FREE (Advanced Registration Required)
VIP Reception & Screening/Discussion – $20 (Advanced Registration Required)
*9500 Liberty will air on WHYY TV on Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 10 pm.
