Screening Time/Location
Saturday, February 18th 2012, 2:20pm at the Moriarty Arts and Humanities Building, Room 104
Note: Focus on the New African Diaspora: Somali-Americans with Film Director Fathia Absie
All films are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.
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BROKEN DREAMS
Directed by Fathia Absie
Broken Dreams delves into questions about the disappearance of young Somali men from Minneapolis, Minnesota, home to the nation’s largest Somali immigrant population. Families and community members were shocked to learn that many of these bright young men had returned to Somalia to fight for Al-Shabab, the terrorist group linked to Al-Qaida. Questions abound about assimilation, allegiance, and identity.
We are honored that film director Fathia Absie will be on hand to discuss the film and answer questions following the screening. Members of Portland’s Somali community will also participate in the discussion.
Sponsored by PCC Office of Affirmative Action and Equity and Somali American Council of Oregon.
