The Philadelphia Premiere of 'Staging Hope'

Please join us for the Philadelphia premiere of "Staging Hope." The film tells the riveting story of a cross-cultural collaboration between a group of American actors and 14 Ugandan teenagers (many former abducted child soldiers) as they work together on a theater program in war-torn northern Uganda.

Produced by: Melissa Fitzgerald and Katy Fox
Executive Produced by: CIndy Landon, John Prendergast and Martin Sheen
Directed by: Bil Yoelin

Mayor Michael A. Nutter will give the opening remarks, and the film will be followed by a brief Q&A with filmmakers Melissa Fitzgerald and Katy Fox, with a reception immediately following the film.

Location:

Ritz East
125 South Second Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106 (map)

For ticket information please call (267) 239-2941

To purchase tickets online please go to the Philadelphia Film Festival's website:
http://filmadelphia.slated.com/2011/films/staginghope_bilyoelin_filmadelphia2011#screenings

If you cannot make the premiere, there will be a second screening of "Staging Hope" on Wednesday November 2nd at 7:35pm at the Ritz East.