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Film Screening: Reel Injun A Documentary 2015 Holocaust Center Long Island New York |
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at Holocaust Center in Glen Cove, Nassau County, Long Island, New York |
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July 19, 2015 |
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12:30 PM to 2:30 PM
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Admission: | $10.00 |
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Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County |
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Welwyn Preserve, 100 Crescent Beach Road |
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Glen Cove, NY 11542 |
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Film Screening: Reel Injun A Documentary 2015 at Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County in Glen Cove, Nassau County, Long Island, New York.
The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County presents, as part of the David Taub Film Series, a screening of the Peabody Award winning documentary, "Reel Injun" by Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond. The film takes an entertaining look at the Hollywood Indian, exploring the portrayal of North American Natives through the history of cinema.
Reel Injun takes an entertaining and insightful look at the Hollywood Indian, exploring the portrayal of North American Natives through the history of cinema. The film features candid interviews with directors, writers, actors and activists, including Clint Eastwood, Sacheen Littlefeather, John Trudell and Russell Means, as well as clips from hundreds of classic and recent films, including Stagecoach, The Outlaw Josey Wales, and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Reel Injun also looks at how the myth of "the Injun" has influenced the world’s understanding and misunderstanding of Natives.
Light refreshments will be served. To reserve seats, please contact Deborah Lom at 516-571-8040 or dlom@holocaust-nassau.org.
About Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County
The Mission of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County is to teach the history of the Holocaust and its lessons through education and community outreach. We teach about the dangers of antisemitism, racism, bullying and all other manifestations of intolerance. We promote resistance to prejudice and advocate respect for every human being. |
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516-571-8040 |
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