Film screening and Nonviolent Action Training

Posted by on August 29, 2011

ITVS Community Cinema Screening of “Pray the Devil Back to Hell”
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
6:30pm-8:00pm (doors open 6pm)
WHYY
150 N 6th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

A film by Abigail E. Disney and Gini Reticker, “Pray the Devil Back to Hell” chronicles the remarkable story of the courageous Liberian women who came together to end a bloody civil war and bring peace to their shattered country. Inspiring, uplifting, and most of all motivating, it is a compelling testimony of how grassroots activism can alter the history of nations.

This event is FREE and open to the public, but registration is required.

To register, please visit: http://whyy.kintera.org/praythedevil

In addition to the film, a limited number of seats are available for an interactive workshop, which will also be held at WHYY, and take place prior to the film screening.

Nonviolent Action: From Global Movements to Local Community Organizing
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
3:00pm-5:00pm
WHYY

This workshop, co-sponsored by Training for Change, will explore how and why strategic nonviolence works and help attendees apply the lessons from peace movements, like those featured in “Pray the Devil Back to Hell,” into their work.

**Seating is extremely limited and pre-registration for this workshop is required**

To register, please visit: http://whyy.kintera.org/praythedevil

Both the workshop and the film screening are presented by ITVS Community Cinema and WHYY, in partnership with Greater Philadelphia Cares, Neighborhood Interfaith Movement, and Training for Change.

Leymah Gbowee on WHYY’s Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane

Leymah Gbowee, one of the founders and leaders of the Liberian Mass Action for Peace, who is also featured in “Pray the Devil Back to Hell,” will be a guest on WHYY’s Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane on Thursday, September 15th at 11:00 a.m.

Visit the Radio Times page at http://whyy.org/cms/radiotimes/