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Bridge Builders in the Kashmir Conflict

The human dimension and the role of civil society

Date: Tuesday, December 4, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:15pm

Location: Founders Room, School of International Service, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20016

The Center for Social Media is cosponsoring a special screening of "A Journey through the River Vitasta," in support of student documentary work. The film's director Pawan Bali is enrolled in the SIS International Peace and Conflict Resolution masters program.

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Celebrating Ambulante

Panel Discussion and Short Film Screening

Date: Thursday, November 1, 2012 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location: Katzen Arts Center, American University 4400 Mass Ave, NW Washington DC, 20016

Believing in the power of documentaries to transform cultures, Gael Garcia Bernal, Diego Luna and Pablo Cruz founded the Mexican film festival, Ambulante, in 2005.  Reaching audiences that would otherwise not likely be exposed to groundbreaking documentaries, the Festival sets the precedent for participatory independent film experiences.  Join Pat Aufderheide as she sits down with producers from Ambulante and discusses the impact of the Festival in Mexico and in the international film community. 

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I'm Paying for this Microphone

The Inside Story of America's Televised Presidential Debates

Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Location: Busboys and Poets, 5th & K Streets, NW, Washington, DC

Join filmmaker and AU SOC alum Christopher Richmond for a screening of "I'm Paying For This Microphone: The Inside Story of America's Televised Presidential Debates." There will be a Q&A with the filmmaker immediately following the screening, and stay to watch the first 2012 Presidential Debate starting at 9:00pm.

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Social Media for Nonprofits

Conference

Date: Friday, October 5, 2012 - 8:30am - 5:30pm

Location: 5404 Wisconsin Ave. Chevy Chase, MD 20815

"Join 5,000 peers at the world's premiere series dedicated to social media for social good"

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Filmfest DC

CMSI is excited to be a community partner for Filmfest DC selection Motley's Law, screening on Apr 18 & 20 and Rebel Citizen, screening on Apr 22 & 23! Check it out!  

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