𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

WE WILL BE AIRING TWO SHORT DOCUMENTARY FILMS:
𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗬- 𝗔 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗯𝘆 𝗞𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿
An immigrant mother emerges as a community leader during the historic campaign to end the sharing of the Philadelphia police database with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Expanding Sanctuary tells a rarely told story about a Latinx immigrant community's successful journey to change legislation and protect families.
𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗗 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 - 𝗔 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗯𝘆 𝗢𝗱𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀
Second Responders is a short documentary that explores the emotional aftermath of the 2023 Lewiston, Maine, mass shooting from the perspective of public school teachers. Often overlooked in conversations surrounding tragedy and recovery, educators were forced to become emotional anchors for grieving students while navigating their own fear, trauma, and uncertainty.
Doors open at 5pm to get everyone served and settled.
Screening starts at 6pm.
Screening will be followed by a community discussion.
Together, we will unpack the vital themes raised in the film.
Why Attend? This event is more than a screening, it's a space for vital dialogue, shared empathy, and community connection. Whether you are an educator, a parent, or a concerned neighbor, your voice and your perspective matter.
Community Partners & Sponsors
Panda Designs & Marketing
Boundary Span
Brandville
Odin Industries
Big Picture Strategies
The Knot Burger Pub
Learn more: defenseofdemocracy.org/filmfest/
Questions? Email Info@defenseofdemocracy.org