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When:Thursday November 18, 2010
Time:7:00pm
Where:LaunchPad
721 Franklin Ave
Brooklyn, NY
Cost:Free
King County Cinema Society is curating a night of short films and youth-produced media that address the problem of gun violence in our streets. Followed by a panel discussion with representatives from “Save Our Streets Crown Heights” and New Yorkers Against Gun Violence. Presented with SOS, NYAGV, Downtown Community Television, and the Crown Heights Community Mediation Center.
Short films include:
– A Harlem Mother (2009, 10min) director Ivana Todorovic’s award-winning documentary
– Playguns, by local filmmakers Michael Pinckney and Taj Lewis
– Holding Up, by Wyatt Maker and Reel Works Teen Filmmaking, based in Park Slope
– Benny Lyde: A Role Model Dies Young, by DCTV Filmworks
– Halt, by DCTV Filmworks
… and more. with introductions by filmmakers and producers
Shorts curated by Nick Shimkin. Big thanks to Beyond Bullets, DCTV’s ongoing media campaign to address gun violence in US cities. Following this program (45-50min) their partner organizations will host a panel discussion about solutions and responses to recent shootings.
Panelists include Lisa Jones, Save Our Streets coordinator, Shaina Harrison, Youth Director at NYAGV, and more.
*Free and open to the community. Refreshments will be provided.