Becoming American Film & Discussion | Promise and Prejudice

When

Tuesday January 15, 2019: 6:30pm to 8:30pm  Add to Calendar /   Add to Google Calendar

Where

Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

For Whom

Grade 6-Adult

Description

“Promise and Prejudice” explores the tension—historic and current—between Americans’ acceptance of immigrants, including the celebration of their own immigrant heritage, versus the periodic backlash prompted by concern about the economic and cultural effects of newcomers.

Welcome to Shelbyville will be screened, followed by a discussion moderated by Dr. Maya Barak.

For more information about the Becoming American Documentary Film & Discussion Series and related programming, visit aadl.org/becomingamerican.