“Live and Become” at AU Center for Israel Studies

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CENTER FOR ISRAEL STUDIES AT AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

proudly presents the award-winning film

Live and Become

March 21, 7:00 p.m.
Room 2, Ward Circle Building
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC

Join American University’s Center for Israel Studies for a special screening of the internationally-acclaimed film Live and Become.The film will be followed by a discussion led by Dr. Calvin Goldscheider, Polinger Scholar in Residence at the Center for Israel Studies.

Live and Become tells the story of a young Ethiopian boy who is airlifted from a Sudanese refugee camp to Israel in 1984 during “Operation Moses.” The young boy comes of age in Israel and struggles with his identity in Israeli society as he tries to integrate into Israeli life, and as he carries the burden of two secrets linked to his identity.

This event is free and open to the public. Free parking in the Nebraska Avenue parking lot.

Cosponsored by the following American University community members:
Africa Council, Hillel, Students for Israel, Center for Social Media, Diversity Club, International Student and Scholar Services, Jewish Studies Program, Center for Global Peace, and the School of International Service.

“Live and Become” at AU Center for Israel Studies

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