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‘We Are All Immigrants’ Documentary to Premiere at Heinz History Center
When: Sunday, March 25, 2012
Where: Senator John Heinz History Center
Time: 2 p.m.
Cost: Free, RSVP required
The Senator John Heinz History Center will host a preview showing of “We Are All Immigrants,” a locally produced documentary, at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 25.
The 30-minute documentary, which features generations of immigrants from 10 different countries, tells the compelling stories – the painful and the joyful – of immigrants who settled in Pittsburgh. Immigrants recount their challenges in coming to the city and also their contributions to the region.
The year-long project was undertaken by the PATH to Justice Committee of the Tri-Diocesan Sisters Leadership Conference with the professional expertise of Lynn Cullen, local radio broadcaster, and Dr. Dennis Woytek, an assistant professor in journalism and multimedia arts at Duquesne University. Ms. Cullen interviewed the immigrants, edited the script and provided the narration. Dr. Woytek was the videographer and film editor.
The PATH committee represents 12 congregations of Catholic women in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The committee set out to tell the stories of immigrants “in their own words” and in the context of a common humanity. Several sisters participated in the project as interpreters and transcribers.
Light refreshments will be served at the screening. Copies of the video will also be available.
Following the program, History Center staff will provide guided tours of Angels of Mercy: Sisters in Healthcare in Western Pennsylvania, an exhibition highlighting the contributions of women religious to healthcare in this region.
The “We Are All Immigrants” premiere is free but requires advance registration. Please RSVP to Robyn at rgallentine@osfprov.org or Sister Jeanette at 724-869-2151, ext. 6247.