This coming Tuesday brings a special High School Film Club screening to the Ruth Sokolof Theater, with director Mark Vasina taking part in a Q&A following his film THE BATTLE FOR WHITECLAY. Native American activist Frank LaMere, who appears in the documentary, will also be present to talk about the film and the issues it raises.

More information about THE BATTLE FOR WHITECLAY below, as well as our next STUDENT NIGHT (Monday, April 6) -- open and FREE to all full-time high school and college students. Hope you can make it!

The Battle for Whiteclay 2008
Friday, March 27 - Thursday, April 2

THE BATTLE FOR WHITECLAY follows Indian activists Frank LaMere, Duane Martin Sr., and Russell Means through the streets of Whiteclay, Nebraska, to the halls of the State Capitol in their efforts to end alcohol sales in the place many have dubbed "skid row on the prairie." Here is an inside look at an important contemporary conflict pitting American Indian rights against state and local governments in the United States.

Director Screening: Saturday, March 28 at 2pm. Post-show Q&A with director Mark Vasina and activist Frank LaMere.

High School Film Club Screening: Tuesday, March 31, 4:30pm. Post-show Q&A with director Mark Vasina and activist Frank LaMere. FREE to high school students with valid ID. Teachers who bring 5 or more students also receive free admission, plus a complimentary movie pass. Please RSVP to rachel@filmstreams.org.