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7/2 Lexington Network Film: The Short Life of Jose Antonio Gutierrez

WHAT:

Lexington Network's Summer Film & Discussion Series

The Short Life of Jose Antonio Gutierrez

WHEN:

6 p.m. Wednesday

July 2

WHERE:

Lexington Central Public Library

140 E. Main St.

Lexington

Free & open to the public

DETAILS:

The Lexington Network presents an award winning documentary film about the first combat casualty of the Iraq War, who was also an undocumented immigrant and green card soldier. The film raises provocative questions about immigrants and immigration, third world poverty, green card soldiers, street kids, our role in the third world and the nature of heroism. It is the story of one person's ability to survive. Born in one war, Gutierrez died in another.

What is a hero? You decide. Discussion and reception following the film.

LEXINGTON NETWORK MISSION STATEMENT

The Lexington Network is an organization of individuals proactively engaged in raising awareness and understanding of Lexington's diverse community. Through dialogue and commitment to service and educational projects, we pledge to maintain an active presence on: issues that divide us, issues that concern us, and issues that face us.

The Lexington Network hosts discussion forums and special events focusing on issues of racism and discrimination.

SPONSORS:

The Lexington Network

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Loren Drzal

(859) 543-2809

5/18 Transy Film & Discussion: Why DO We Fight Wars?

Re-Scheduled: Note new date

WHAT:

Transylvania University presents

Why DO We Fight Wars? A Question and Event for All

Film: Why Do We Fight + a discussion

WHEN:

6:30 - 10:00 p.m. Sunday

May 18th

WHERE:

Cowgill Building, Room 102

Transylvania University

300 North Broadway

Lexington

Free & open to the public, the Transylvania community, especially students.

Food & drink will be available at 6:30 p.m. - we will start film at 7 p.m.

DETAILS:

Do the current U.S. wars have you up, down, angry, happy, blissfully ignorant, or over-informed? If so, read on!

What: Screening of 'Why We Fight'  followed by discussion.

'Why We Fight' is a non-partisan documentary “which explores a half-century of U.S. foreign policy from World War II to the Iraq War, revealing how, as Eisenhower warned, political and corporate interests have become alarmingly entangled in the business of war.” [from the movie’s dustcover].  Click here to view the film's trailer.

Many members of the Transylvania Community are concerned about the wars the U.S. is involved in and want more information. Many also feel that we are not sufficiently engaged or aware of the importance and consequences of current and future wars.  We see this event as an informational, educational, and question-raising opportunity that will lead to greater engagement with related issues that are of great importance currently and will be as the future unfolds.  We hope and expect that this event will lead to more informed discussion and analysis, with further in-depth programming at Transylvania in the fall semester of next academic year.

SPONSOR:

Transylvania University

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Brian L. Rich, Ph.D.
phone: (859) 233-8191