You’re invited: Free Nov. 7 screening of acclaimed “Rosenwald” documentary

(UPDATE: You’re asked to register here for the screening. Space is limited, so sign up soon.)

Forest Hills Connection is pleased to be a co-sponsor of a free screening Tuesday, November 7th of documentary filmmaker Aviva Kempner‘s Rosenwald. The story of a Jewish philanthropist and his role in building thousands of schools for African-Americans in the segregated south was released in 2015 to critical acclaim.

And you can see it right here in the neighborhood at the UDC Law School. The screening begins at 4:30 p.m. and includes a special feature on the pioneering African-American surgeon and medical researcher Dr. Charles Drew. There’s a Q&A panel following the film and a reception (RSVP required) at 7 p.m. at the Embassy of Israel. See below for details.

You are Invited to a Free Screening of

Rosenwald

Directed by Aviva Kempner
With special bonus feature on Dr. Charles Drew

When: Tuesday, November 7, 2017 | Screening Begins at 4:30 p.m.
Where: Moot Court Room, UDC’s David A. Clarke School of Law, 4340 Connecticut Avenue

Q&A begins at 6 p.m. with special guest panelists:

Katherine Shelley Broderick (Moderator), Dean of UDC’s David A. Clarke School of Law
Aviva Kempner, Rosenwald Director
Danielle Holley-Walker, Dean of the Howard University School of Law
Charlene Drew Jarvis, daughter of Dr. Charles Drew

The Rosenwald DVD will be available for purchase at the screening.

Followed by a reception at the Israeli Embassy

When: Tuesday, November 7, 2017 | Reception begins at 7:00pm
Where: 3514 International Drive NW, Washington D.C. 20008

Required to Attend:

• You MUST RSVP HERE by Monday, October 30, 2017 to attend the reception.
• Please allow 20-30 minutes for security screening.
• You must bring a government-issued ID.

Special Thanks to Our Host: David A. Clarke School of Law

Special Thanks to our Co-Sponsors: Forest Hills Connection and Van Ness Main Street