White Like Me

PRESENTED BY: Meaningful Movies of Renton
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6:30 PM, Friday, November 13, 2015 PST
Location: Renton, WA (click for map)
by Lara Randolph / October 5, 2015 / 0  St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 1700 Edmonds Ave NE  Renton,WA

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For years, Tim Wise’s bestselling books and spellbinding lectures have challenged some of our most basic assumptions about race in America. “White Like Me” brings the full range of his work to the screen, showing how white privilege has perpetuated racial inequality and race-driven political resentments in ways most white people simply aren’t aware of. Featuring Tim Wise, Michelle Alexander, Charles Ogletree, Imani Perry, Martin Gilens, John H. Bracey, Jr. and Nilanjana Dasgupta.

Sustainable Renton will collaborating with local youth organization CryOut! for an engaging community discussion after the film.

This event is FREE and open to the public. Donations are gratefully accepted.

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CryOut! is a 501(c)3 non profit organization that uses music, dance, arts and workshops to empower the youth, developing them to be leaders who pursue justice for themselves and others oppressed in their communities. For more information go to their website here https://cryoutstudio.wordpress.com/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1670189649934590/

Release Year: 2013

Running Time: 1 hour 8 minutes

Director: Tim Wise

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