Subtitle:
Film Screening and Personal Stories Presentation
Activity Type:
Presentation
Film
Promo Image:
Presenter:
INVISBLE CHILDREN
Date:
Friday, September 23, 2011 - 16:00 to 19:00
Event Status:
As Scheduled
Location:
David Lawrence Auditorium
Contact Person:
Sarah Amanfu
Contact Phone:
412-624-8143
Contact Email:
africast@pitt.edu
Cost:
FREE
The group "INVISBLE CHILDREN" will screen the documentary TONY - the film documents the life story of the young Ugandan boy. It follows his life for eight years marked by violence from from rebel groups like the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). The story revolves around Africa's longest running war, where children are being kidnapped and turned into child soldiers by the LRA. The film will be followed by a presentation of personal stories and experiences from members of the frontline tour group. The Frontline Tour focuses on awareness and advocacy regarding the war.
UCIS Unit:
Center for African Studies
Non-University Sponsors:
INVISIBLE CHILDREN
World Regions:
Africa