2017-2018 International Human Rights Film Series
September 7, 2016 Belle (Dir. Amma Asante, 2013 - 104 minutes) Screening at 6:30 PM in SOEB 120
True story of Elizabeth Belle, the mixed race daughter of a British Royal Navy Captain. Belle's story becomes intertwined with efforts to end slavery in England. Discussant: Mark Elliott, Associate Professor in History
October 12 Paradise Now (Dir. Hany Abu-Assad, 2005 - 90 minutes) Screening at 6:30 PM in SOEB 120
Story of two Palestinian friends who are recruited to become suicide bombers in Tel Aviv. It won the Golden Globe Best Foreign Language Film award. Discussant: Jerry Pubantz, Professor of Political Science and Former Dean of the Lloyd International Honors College
November 16 The Devil Came on Horseback (Dir. Annie Sundberg & Ricki Stern, 2007 - 88 minutes) Screening at 6:30 PM in SOEB 120
Documentary telling the story of former Marine Captain Brian Steidle who traveled to Darfur to work with the African Union. While there, he documented crimes against humanity and genocide. Discussant: Robert Griffiths, Professor in Political Science