Special Filming

Heartland Truly Moving Pictures in association with

Indiana Black Expo, Inc. presents a free screening of

A Ripple of Hope

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"Each time a man stand up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different centes of energy and daring, those ripples build a current which can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance." Robert Kennedy, June 1966

Following the program at the park on Friday, April 4, you are invited to attend a free screening of A Ripple of Hope. This independent documentary, produced by Anderson-based Covenant Productions, captures the historical significance of Kennedy's words that fateful day on April 4, 1968. Advised against appearing before an inner city crowd in Indianapolis the night Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated, Robert Kennedy delivered an extemporaneous speech that brought a sense of peace to the city. This film weaves together first-person accounts of that tumultuous day in 1968.

Free screenings will be held at the Madame Walker Theatre at 1:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The 1:00 p.m. screening is geared towards community youth and will be followed by a panel discussion on tolerance, diversity and expression. The 7:30 p.m. screening includes a panel discussion which will focus on Kennedy's words and continuing the legacy and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A reception will immediately follow after the evening discussion.

Admission is free for the event and seating is on a first come, first served basis. Doors will open for each screening 30 minutes prior to the screening. The event is sponsored by Locke Reynolds LLP, Pacers Foundation, Inc. and Fifth Third Bank. Additional partners include Covenant Productions, Anderson University, Dr., Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, IMPD Youth Services, INRC and Peace Learning Center. For more information, visit www.TrulyMovingPictures.org or contact Heartland Truly Moving Pictures at 317.464.9405.

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