Amnesty International USA: Events

Washington, D.C. Film Festival

Friday September 15, 2006

National Geographic Society Headquarters

6:30pm

Washington, D.C. Premiere. Special preview screening event, presented by ITVS, Independent Lens and Artists for Amnesty. Tickets are FREE and will be distributed at the door on a first come first served basis. Seats are limited.
The World According to Sesame Street

8:30pm

Followed by a panel discussion featuring Gayle Smith, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress, John Prendergast, Special Adviser, International Crisis Group and Dr Ali B. Ali-Dinar, Outreach Director with the University of Pennsylvania's African Studies Center and President of the Sudan Studies Association. The panel will be moderated by Lynn Fredriksson, Advocacy Director for Africa at Amnesty International USA.
All About Darfur

Film Festival Home

Washington, D.C. Film Festival

VENUES
National Geographic Society Headquarters
1600 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036

TICKETS
"Catch a Fire" opening night (includes screening and reception):
General Admission and Members: $20
Seniors, Students and Children: $10

For "The World According to Sesame Street" (free screening) please see instructions underneath the film synopsis.

All other films:
General Admission: $10
National Geographic and Amnesty International Members: $8
Seniors and Students (w/ valid ID): $5
Children 12 and under: $5

Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 202-857-7700 or by visiting the box office. Online ticket purchases will start on 9/1 at the National Geographic website. Advance purchase is recommended to avoid disappointment at the door.