12:30 p.m., Tuesdays, August 4 & 18August 4: The English Surgeon. The true story of British neurosurgeon Henry Marsh, who has traveled to Ukraine for 15 years to treat patients who have been left to die. A remarkable depiction of one doctor’s commitment to relieving suffering and of the emotional turmoil he undergoes in bringing hope to a desperate people. Directed by Geoffrey Smith.
August 18: Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars. This film tells the remarkable and uplifting story of a group of six Sierra Leonean musicians who came together to form a band while living as refugees in the Republic of Guinea. Directed by Zach Niles & Banker White.
All films are free and registration is not required. A discussion will follow each film. This event is in collaboration with the award-winning documentary series P.O.V. (www.pbs.org/pov)
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