Author Discusses Iraq's Disarmament

Author Discusses Iraq's Disarmament

February 6, 2003

In Person: SCOTT RITTER WITH HIS NEW DOCUMENTARY

IN SHIFTING SANDS – The Truth about UNSCOM and the Disarming of Iraq

WAR AND PEACE FROM INDIA’S LEADING DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER

Scott Ritter, former Chief United Nations Weapons Inspector and Director of IN SHIFTING SANDS – The Truth about UNSCOM and the Disarming of Iraq- will appear in person with his film on February 15 at 2:30 to discuss his forceful documentary about the team he headed in Iraq in the 1990’s. The key issue Ritter raises is crucial today, with inspectors currently in Iraq: if UN inspectors once again rely on objective evidence which conflicts with the United State’s political agenda, will their judgment be dismissed?

A panel of speakers, including Hofstra Professor Michael D’Innocenzo (other panelists and screenings noted below) will provide background and lead discussions with the audience at a special Sunday, Feb. 16 at 11 am screening with bagel breakfast at 10am.

Showing on Sunday, February 23 at 10:30 am with 9:30 breakfast and guest speaker Professor Marty Haas, will be WAR AND PEACE, India’s leading documentary filmmaker Anand Patwardhan’s lyrical, brilliant and disturbing look into the heart of nuclear darkness in India and Pakistan and how it affects peoples lives and religions. With remarkable vision, Patwardhan weaves images drawn from political rallies, propaganda films, war footage and interviews to create cinematic poetry.

Admission $8.50 Public/ $6 Members/ $7 Seniors, Students, except Sunday Breakfasts (as noted below) advance tickets required, $13.50 Public/ $10.50 Members

IN SHIFTING SANDS
screenings and guests:

Saturday, February 15 at 2:30 Director Scott Ritter, former Chief United Nations Weapons Inspector w/ film Sunday, February 16 breakfast at 10am, 11 am film followed by panel discussion: Michael D’Innocenzo - the Harry Wachtel Distinguished Professor for the Study of Nonviolent Social Change, Hofstra University, Marty Melkonian - Professor of Economics at Hofstra and board member of Long Island Alliance for Peaceful Alternatives, Margaret Melkonian - United Nations Representative at The Hague Appeal for Peace Marty Haas - Professor of History, Adelphi University, advance tickets required, $13.50 Public/ $10.50 Members

Monday & Tuesday, February 17 & 18, at 7:15 film with speakers to be announced.

Wednesday, February 19 at 7:30 film with guest speaker Professor Marty Haas

Thursday, February 20 at 7:15 film with guest speakers

The program is dedicated to peace and justice activist and Cable Access TV host, the late Bob Horn. Discussion will be led by PeaceSmiths Coordinator Susan Blake and Bob Goldberg, Cable Access TV producer of LI Alternative Media.

WAR AND PEACE

Sunday February 23 only

9:30 am bagel breakfast

10:30 am film with guest speaker Professor Marty Haas

advance tickets required

$13.50 Public/ $10.50 Members

Dr. Jill Rehmann (left), Associate Professor of Chemistry at St. Joseph’s College (Brooklyn, NY and Patchogue, NY), displays her Salute to Excellence Award from the American Chemical Society (ACS) - New York Section. The award recognizes Dr. Rehmann’s work as co-chair of the Society’s Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium. Pictured with Dr. Rehmann are: Columbia University professor Dr. Gerard Parkin (center), 2003 Chair of the ACS New York Section; and Pace University professor Dr. Raifah Kabbani, the Symposium’s co-chair. (Click on photo for larger view)

IN SHIFTING SANDS screenings and guests:

Sunday February 23 only

IN SHIFTING SANDS
screenings and guests: