August 21 — “Freedom Writers” Film Screening & Censorship Conversation
Written by the students of California teacher Erin Gruwell, the book The Freedom Writer’s Diary turned the students’ direct experience of violence, racial tension and hopelessness into a transformative creative work. Last fall in Indianapolis, the Perry Township School Board suspended teacher Connie Heermann for refusing to remove the book from her syllabus. Watch the Hilary Swank movie about Erin Gruwell, then discuss with Connie Heermann what her suspension means for our schools and our society.
When: Thursday, August 21 6:00 pm Screening of the Film Freedom Writers; 8:00 pm Censorship Discussion with Connie Heermann
Where: DeBoest Lecture Hall Indianapolis Museum of Art 4000 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46208
Admission is free. Capacity for this event is 167; all will be admitted on a first-come, first-served basis.
