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Film Screening and Discussion: “The Hate U Give”

February 13, 2019 at 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Poster for The Hate U Give filmFIT presents a screening of The Hate U Give, directed by George Tillman Jr., based on the best-selling book by Angie Thomas. Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Now, facing pressure from all sides of the community, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what’s right.

After the film, the Diversity Council will host a panel discussion with poet-turned-rapper Bobby Sessions, whose music appears in the film, among others.

This event is for the FIT community only. 

 

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Date:
February 13, 2019
Time:
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Venue

Haft Theater
Marvin Feldman Center
New York City, NY 10001 United States