Twelve Days Toward Peace 2024 Nonviolence Movie Night
Featuring the Documentary Pray the Devil Back to Hell
Discussion Following, Facilitated by Cory Lockhart
Saturday, September 28, 6:00 – 7:30pm, DGCEC
Pray the Devil Back to Hell chronicles the remarkable story of the Liberian women who came together to end a bloody civil war and bring peace to their shattered country.
Thousands of women - ordinary mothers, grandmothers, aunts and daughters, both Christian and Muslim - came together to pray for peace and then staged a silent protest outside of the Presidential Palace. Armed only with white T-shirts and the courage of their convictions, they demanded a resolution to the country's civil war. Their actions were a critical element in bringing about an agreement during the stalled peace talks.
A story of sacrifice, unity and transcendence, Pray the Devil Back to Hell honors the strength and perseverance of the women of Liberia. Inspiring, uplifting, and most of all motivating, it is a compelling testimony of how grassroots activism can alter the history of nations. This film is broadly credited with helping its lead figure, Leymah Gbowee, win the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize.
Please register for this FREE EVENT at DrepungGomangUSA.org or call 502-614-5616.
Nonviolence Movie Night is part of DGCEC’s 12 DAYS TOWARD PEACE 2024. Explore the other events and opportunities to expand your experience and practice of nonviolence by visiting Instagram dgcec.usa, DrepungGomangUSA.org, or Facebook.com/12DaysTowardPeace. DGCEC’s 10th annual 12 Days effort launches on Saturday, September 21 on International Day of Peace and continues through International Day of Nonviolence on Wednesday, October 2. This year we collaborate with Pace e Bene’s national Campaign Nonviolence Action Days.
We may feel small, but our efforts can transform both our own hearts and those around us. Together we are growing nonviolence in our city!
