Free screening of "Chasing Freedom"

Amnesty International USA will present a free screening of Chasing Freedom at 8pm tonight at the Aurora Theater. The 2004 CourtTV film features Juliette Lewis as an egocentric lawyer who takes on a pro bono case for an Afghan woman seeking asylum in America from the Taliban. Together they face the harsh legal system, highlighting the difficulty that many foreigners have seeking asylum in America.

After the movie, attorney-at-law Rachel Little will lead a short discussion on the dificulties faced by immigrants seeking protection from persecution and torture. People seeking asylum in the United States face a myriad of problems: some are detained during their application process, which often takes years, they are not required to have an attorney appointed to them, and many are returned to their home country without ever having their case heard before a judge. Amnesty International, an organization that works to promote human rights internationally, is working to make the asylum-seeking process in America much easier.

When: 8pm tonight

Tickets: Free