invite you to a film screening of
"As We Forgive" narrated by Mia Farrow
Journey into the lives of two Rwandan women as they come face-to-face with the
murderers of their families during the 1994 genocide, and their incredible
struggle to reconcile. Can mercy restore what genocide destroyed? For more
information about the film, visit www.asweforgivemovie.com
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When: Thursday, May 8, 2008
Time: 12:00 pm
Where: Preston Auditorium, World Bank Main Complex, 1818 H St NW, Washington DC
RSVP: For non Bank staff, RSVP to infoshopevents@worldbank.org
DISCUSSED BY FILMMAKER
Laura Waters Hinson
Ms. Hinson is the president of Image Bearer Pictures in Washington, DC. As We
Forgive, a finalist in the 2008 Student Academy Awards, began as her masters
thesis in filmmaking at American University where she graduated with a MFA in
2007. She has worked as Director of Creative Arts and Outreach at Church of the
Resurrection, as a development coordinator for the Discovery Health Channel, and
as a research assistant for MSNBC host Chris Matthews. Ms. Hinson also shoots
freelance photography and is currently forming a non-profit to promote
reconciliation projects in Rwanda.
WITH COMMENTS BY
Laura E. Bailey
Ms. Bailey is Senior Operations Specialist for the Fragile and Conflict-Affected
Countries Group of the World Bank. Her two decades of experience in development
is strongly grounded in field operations in Africa, Asia, and Central America,
including experience in a range of post-conflict and transition settings,
working on behalf of international agencies, bilateral technical assistance
projects, and national and international NGOs.
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