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Her Fight, His Name: The Story of Gwen Carr and Eric Garner
December 5 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free
FILM SCREENING + Q&A WITH DIRECTOR AND GUESTS
We invite you and guests to a special screening of Her Fight, His Name: The Story of Gwen Carr and Eric Garner, in contention for Best Documentary Short Film at the Oscars 2025. The film is directed by 2017 Student Oscar® Gold winner Brad Bailey (Hale), produced by Doug Blush, and with original score by Jongnic Bontemps. At the 10-year anniversary of Eric’s death, the film revisits the story from the perspective of Gwen Carr through the lens of motherhood, hope and resilience.
– Thursday, December 6th, 6:30pm (doors open at 6:00pm) at La Peña.
– A reception and Q&A with the director and special guests will follow the screening.
The event is FREE but RSVP is required. To RSVP, please email herfighthisname@gmail.com or fill out the form at bit.ly/gwencarr