Life Support is a riveting story that examines the crises of HIV in the African-American community. Through the eyes of a survivor, Oscar-nominated Queen Latifah, plays an inspiring role as a mother, an ex-addict, and an AIDS activist.Inspired by the true story of director Nelson George's own sister and family, this poignant drama features a mix of actors and real people from the HIV/ AIDS community to tell the story of one woman's struggle to find meaning in misfortune.Please join us immediately following the event for a panel discussion on issues regarding AIDS, the epidemic among women of color, sex education, and AIDS prevention.
With Introductory Remarks By:
Congresswoman Maxine Waters(D-CA)
A Post-Screening Panel Discussion Featuring:
Nelson GeorgeDirector, Life Support
Gloria ReubenActress, formerly of ER
Tuesday, February 27th
7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Admission is free
E Street Cinema
555 11th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004
Nearest Metro: Metro Center (Red/Orange/Blue), Gallery Place/Chinatown (Green/Yellow/Red)
Click the following link to register: http://www2.americanprogress.org/dia/organizationsCAP/americanprogress/event/index.jsp?event_KEY=20022&t=CampusProgress.dwt
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