Exploring the Power of "The Interrupters"

Louisville Metro Government sent this bulletin at 07/25/2012 03:16 PM EDT

No More Red Dots Host 3 Events with

Cobe Williams as special guest, violence interrupter

Saturday, July 28 3 pm - 5pm 

at Central Presbyterian Church

318 West Kentucky Street

Saturday's event is free and open to the public.

Please Join Us! 

 

The Interruptors, an award-winning documentary from director Steve James (Hoop Dreams) and author Alex Kotlowitz (There are No Children Here) tells the moving and surprising story of three 'violence interrupters' in Chicago who with bravado, humility and even humor try to protect their communities from the violence they once employed.

The film and it's "cast" has been featured on PBS Frontline including Cobe Williams who will be here in Louisville to share his story. 

 

The program will include excerpts from the award-winning documentary, Cobe's reflections on his personal experience, as well as community conversation exploring the powerful ways the cycle of violence can be stopped.

Please join us. 

Saturday's event is free and open to the public.
RSVP to
Janene@peaceeducationprogram.org

Sponsored by:

The No More Red Dots Campaign 

Councilman David James, Councilwoman Cheri Bryant Hamilton,
The Board 4 Change, The LIFE Hope Center,
& The Peace Education Program