FREE screening of Dead Man Walking

Join Amnesty International Pittsburgh and the Network of Indian Professionals(NetIP) for a free screening of the acclaimed film Dead Man Walking, starring Susan Sarandon and Sean Penn.  The film is based on the true story of  Sister Helen Prejean, who establishes a special relationship with Matthew Poncelet, a prisoner on death row in Louisiana.

Sister Prejean will be in Pittsburgh on May 16th,so we will host this screening to encourage thinking and discussion around the use of the death penalty in the US (and Pennsylvania).  Please join us for the film and discussion following.

When: May 2, 6-9 pm

Location: 5429 Penn Avenue in Garfield/Friendship (across from Quiet Storm)

Accessible via 88 Penn bus, or bus/walk: 87 from Friendship at Atlantic or 71A/C from Penn & Negley.

 

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