March 08, 2004
March 18 | 'Weathermen' documentary
Emory Law School will host a screening of the Academy Award nominated (2004) documentary, The Weather Underground, 6:30pm, March 18 at Gambrell Hall.
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Director Sam Green; former Weather Underground member and current activist, Laura Whitehorn; and former communications secretary of the Black Panther Party and current Emory law professor, Kathleen Cleaver.
The documentary tells of the rise and fall of the Weather Underground, a group of middle-class, idealistic youth protesting the Vietnam War and racism in America. The Weathermen, as they were known, used violence to try to overthrow the United States government during the 1970s. Attacks included bombing the U.S. Capitol building, vandalizing cars and businesses, and breaking Timothy Leary out of prison. The group evaded one of the largest FBI investigations in history.
"The goal of the documentary is not so much to give answers but to raise questions," Green said. "By exploring this controversial subject with depth and balance, we hope to encourage a broad debate of some of the most important issues of our time."
The screening will start at 6:30pm in Tull Auditorium at the law school. Community organizations and information tables also will be present. Parking is free and available in the Lowergate South parking garage, behind the law school. Admission is free, but seating is limited; doors open at 6pm.
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