America at a Crossroads Film Festival

Ed Gray

Part of the Kent State University 8th Annual Symposium on Democracy

Wednesday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m.

Kent State University’s Kiva

Security Versus Liberty: The Other War
(followed by discussion with producer Ed Gray)

Following 9/11, the U.S. government adopted controversial new policies to help prevent terrorism at home. This film examines the debate that has ensued.

Rachel Maguire

Saturday, May 5

The Muslim Americans

See the film, meet the filmmaker

Founder of Naja Productions, Rachel Maguire has 18 years of television production experience. As a writer-producer and director, she has worked in long-form programming for over a decade, adapting to different styles including investigative, news, dramatic and verite.

Saturday, May 5
Noon to 5 p.m.

Free and open to the public

Kent State University’s Kiva

*Films:*
Noon	Gangs of Iraq Day after day, scores of bodies litter the streets of Baghdad. To stanch the violence, the U.S. has spent billions to “stand up” the Iraqi forces.
1 p.m.	The Case for War: In Defense of Freedom Former Assistant Secretary of Defense Richard Perle defends the case for an assertive American foreign policy.
2 p.m.	Faith Without Fear Muslim dissident Irshad Manji takes a journey to reconcile her faith in Allah with her love of freedom.
3 p.m.	The Muslim Americans (followed by discussion with producer Rachel Maguire) Learn about the diversity of Muslims in America.

Watch all 12 films of the week-long America at a Crossroads series on PBS 45 & 49 beginning Sunday, April 15 at 9 p.m.

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