Sunday, March 03, 2013

Boston screening of “Brother Towns/Pueblos Hermanos” and an Immigrant Rights Panel Discussion

Immigrant Voices on Immigration: An Experiential and Theological Foundation for Immigrant Justice
A film screening and panel discussion on an Immigrant Rights Perspective on Immigration Reform.
The documentary: “Brother Towns/Pueblos Hermanos” a film about two towns linked by immigration, one in Guatemala and one in Florida, and the thousands of paths connecting them for Mayan people. The screening will be followed by Q & A with Charlie Thompson, the film's producer from Duke University. http://brothertowns.com/
After a short break, there will be a panel discussion: Immigrant Rights: An Immigrant Perspective." Refreshments provided.
Monday, March 4, 2013
4:30 Registration and Reception
5:00 Film: Brother Towns/ Pueblos Hermanos followed by Q&A with producer Charlie Thompson
6:30 – 7:15 Refreshments
7:30 – 9:00 Panel and Discussion: An Immigrant Rights Perspective on Immigration Reform
Rev. Dr. Cristian De La Rosa, BU School of Theology, Moderator
Dr. Ahida E. Pilarski, Saint Anselm College, Biblical Context
Patricia Montes, Executive Director, Centro Presente
Natalicia Tracy, Executive Director, Brazilian Immigrant Center
Conrado Santos, Student Immigrant Movement
Boston University School of Theology 745 Commonwealth Avenue (next to Marsh Chapel) Location B19
The Flyer: http://www.bostonnewsanctuary.org/temp/March4_2013Flyer.pdf
Please RSVP by February 25th march4rsvp@bostonnewsanctuary.org or 617-686-2452
Directions: http://www.bu.edu/sth/welcome/visiting-sth/
This event is free. Donations are welcome.
Sponsors: * BUSTH Hispanic/Latino Students Association * Boston Theological Institute (BTI) * Office of Contextual Education at BU School of Theology (BUSTH) * Old Cambridge Baptist Church * Boston New Sanctuary Movement * La FundaciĆ³n Dominicana Del Arte y La Cultura de Boston (FUNDOARCU) * The Hispanic/Latino Ministry of the New England Conference of the United Methodist Church * Centro Presente * Brazilian Immigrant Center * Student Immigrant Movement
Monday, March 4, 2013 - 4:30pm to 9:00pm
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