10-18-04

SCREEN VISIONS FILM SERIES AT BEHREND PRESENTS
PERSONS OF INTEREST

On Tuesday, November 9, the Penn State Behrend Screen Visions Film Series will present the 2004 documentary Persons of Interest at 7:00 p.m. in the Reed Union Building, room 117. The showing is free and open to the public.

After the 9/11 attacks, innocent Muslim-Americans found themselves the subject of what has been called a "massive assault on basic liberties." At least 5,000 Arab/Muslim immigrants were taken into custody, held for weeks, months, or even a year without legal aid. The treatment of these men and women "[made] a mockery of fundamental American principles like the presumption of innocence." Persons of Interest reveals the true stories of these people in their own words.

The film won seven awards, including the Women's Eye Award and the 2004 RiverReen International Film Series. It is co-directed by Alison Madeem and Tobias Perse. A co-director is scheduled to attend the showing.

Media Contact: Jen Town, 814-898-6522, jlt234@psu.edu

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