Friday, November 16, 2007

Linda Moreno to Speak at Washington Premiere of Al-Arian Film

Attorney Linda Moreno to speak on panel at the Washington Premiere of the multi-awarded documentary film about controversial “terrorism-trial” to be screened in Washington DC with panel discussion after the film.

WHAT: Panel after screening of Washington Premiere of USA vs Al-Arian
WHEN: December 5, 2007, 7:00pm
WHERE: AMC/Lowes Theatre

The panel discussion after the screening includes:
David Cole, Professor of Law, Georgetown University.
Linda Moreno, Trial Attorney, USA vs Al-Arian.
Ron, Juror, USA vs Al-Arian Trial.
Abdullah Al-Arian, Son of Sami Al-Arian.
Line Halvorsen, director of "USA vs Al-Arian".

“USA vs Al-Arian” is a disturbing film on freedom of speech in post 9/11 America and political persecution. The flm follows the arrest and trial of Sami Al-Arian, an Arab-American university professor accused of supporting a terrorist organization abroad. For two and a half years Dr. Al-Arian was held in solitary confinement, denied basic privileges and given limited access to his attorneys. The film is an intimate family portrait documenting how a tight-knit family unravels before our very eyes as trial preparations, strategy and spin consume their lives. Norwegian director Line Halvorsen has made a damning portrait of the case focusing on the trial’s emotional toll. This is a nightmare come to life, as a man is prosecuted for his beliefs rather than his actions. Buy tickets here.