A Small Act is an incredible documentary about a young Kenyan whose life dramatically changes when his education is sponsored by a Swedish stranger. "When Hilde Back sponsored a young, rural Kenyan student, she thought nothing of it. She certainly never expected to hear from him, but years later she does. Now a Harvard graduate and a Human Rights Lawyer for the United Nations, Chris Mburu decides to find the stranger that changed his life. Inspired by her generosity, he starts a scholarship program of his own and names it for his former benefactor. Using a strong narrative, the film interweaves seemingly separate lives into a cohesive whole. With clarity and grace, A SMALL ACT, bears witness to the ripple effect a single action can create."
Join us for a night of food, drinks, and to take our own small actions in alleviating global poverty.
For more about the film, visit: www.asmallact.com/film
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The East African Center is Proud to Present:
THINK SMALL
a series of film screenings across the globe benefiting students at Vutakaka Junior School in Takaungu, Kenya
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Partner with the EAC to raise hope at a film screening of
A Small Act in a city near you!
New York Screening
When: Thursday, October 21, 7pm
Where: powerhouse Arena, 37 Main Street, Brooklyn
Seattle Screening
When: Friday, October 22, doors 6pm, film 7pm
Where: University Heights, 5031 University Way NE
Cash bar and Kenyan bites*
$8 advanced tkt
$10 at door*
PURCHASE TKTS TODAY
* cash and check only the day of the event
DC Screening
When: Friday, October 15, doors at 6:30pm, film at 7pm
Where: Falls Church Community Center, 223 Little Falls Street, Falls Church, VA Free Admission
Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments
Event contact: Theresa Wilson 703-380-2415Portland Screening
When: Saturday, October 16,
Where:Rose City Park Presbyterian Church, 1907 Northeast 45th Avenue
Free Admission
Light Refreshments
Event Contact: Kris Reinhardt
kreinhardt@eastafricancenter.org
You will be able to purchse handmade sewing items from the Takaungu Sewing Co-operative at these events.
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Don't worry...Even if you don't live in a city where a screening is occurring, you will still be able to contribute to this global event!Any contributions made or students sponsored from now until November 1 will be considered participants in this global event and will receive a special hand sewn item from the Takaungu Sewing Cooperative in Kenya!Student sponsors will also receive a calendar of student made projects on their XO laptops from One Laptop Per Child (OLPC).
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