The Advocates for Human Rights and
The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library
present
The 2009-2010 Women’s Human Rights Film Series
All films are free and open to the public.
Comments and discussion will follow the screenings.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 6:45 p.m.
Dishonored
Hamline Midway Branch Library
1558 W. Minnehaha Avenue, St. Paul
In June 2002, a dispute between clans in rural Pakistan was judged by a local tribal council, and when Mukhtar Mai pleaded on her family's behalf, the local imam consented to her punishment of rape as honor-revenge. Her demand for justice received media coverage worldwide, eventually leading to changes in the Pakistani legal system.
The discussion following the film will be hosted by Mary C. Ellison, Staff Attorney in the Women's Human Rights Program at The Advocates, and Maliha Husain, Board Chair of the MG Foundation, an organization supporting pluralism and human rights in Pakistan.
Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
A Walk to Beautiful
St. Anthony Park Branch Library
2245 Como Avenue, St. Paul
“A Walk to Beautiful” is an award-winning documentary telling the stories of five Ethiopian women who suffer from devastating childbirth injuries and embark on a journey to reclaim their lost dignity.
Mary Ellingen, Staff Attorney in the Women's Human Rights Program at The Advocates, will host the discussion after the film.
Thursday, November 10, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
La Americana
Riverview Branch Library
1 East George Street, St. Paul
"La Americana" follows an undocumented immigrant's journey from Bolivia to New York City and back, as she struggles to save the life of her ailing daughter.
Michele Garnett McKenzie, Advocacy Director at The Advocates, will host the discussion after the film.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
Frontrunner
Arlington Hills Branch Library
1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul
"Frontrunner" tells the heroic story of Massouda Jalal, a medical doctor and mother of three, who defied the Taliban regime and ran for President of Afghanistan.
Cheryl Thomas, Director of the Women’s Human Rights Program at The Advocates, will host the discussion after the film.
2010 screenings (January through April) will be announced soon.
| 
