The Migrant Crisis: "Where Can We Live in Peace?

You are invited to watch and then discuss "The Migrant Crisis: "Where Can We Live in Peace?"

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This 54 minute documentary features the vision - and frustrations - of Pastor Ignacio Martinez Ramirez, founder of the ABBA shelter in Celaya, Mexico. The migrants tell of fleeing violence and poverty in their countries, only to encounter more problems along the way,   Now with COVID-19, borders are sealed.  They have nowhere to shelter-in-place and are asking "Where Can We Live In Peace?"

The film will be followed by a discussion facilitated by Bill Dalsimer. Amongst the speakers will be:  Pastor Ignacio, Stan Allen  (who supports ABBA with his Go-Fund-Me),  Rebecca Eichler (Immigration lawyer and board member of Latin American Relief Fund.

Directed by Judy Jackson (www.Judyfilms.com). This is a follow up to last year's "Walk With Us."  it is also a fundraiser for ABBA (through LARF & Stan Allens' Go-Fund-Me.

 

 

 

When
May 17th, 2020 4:00 pm
Location
Online
Events
Blurb Live Stream Online
Co-sponsor Hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Speakers Stan Allen, Rebecca Eichler & Pastor Ignacio. Facilitated by Bill Dalsimer
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