Screening of the Documentary "The Camden 28"
Ephrata Public LibraryMonday, Sep. 20, 6 p.m.
or call --.This is a Big Read Ephrata event. For more information, visit our website.
How far would you go to stop a war? "The Camden 28" recalls a 1971 raid on a Camden, N.J., draft board office by "Catholic Left" activists protesting the Vietnam War and its effects on urban America. Arrested on site in a clearly planned sting, the protesters included four Catholic priests, a Lutheran minister, and 23 others. "The Camden 28" reveals the story behind the arrests — a provocative tale of government intrigue and personal betrayal — and the ensuing legal battle, which Supreme Court Justice William Brennan called "one of the great trials of the 20th century." Thirty-five years later, the participants take stock of the motives, fears, and costs of their activism — and its relevance to America today. This event is a collaboration with P.O.V., PBS' award-winning nonfiction film series.
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