EVENT: Doc Watchers presents “TULIA, TEXAS” November 14, 2008
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Has the “War On Drugs” been a war on African-Americans?
On Monday, November 17th, 7:00 PM
Doc Watchers presents:
TULIA, TEXAS
Through its scrupulous investigation of a landmark case, this documentary uncovers the deep-rooted assumptions about race and crime that still permeate our society and undermine our justice system. The film convincingly shows how the ‘war on drugs’ has become a war on due process, waged against African Americans. Today America has the largest prison population in the world; in some states as much as 15 percent of the black male population is incarcerated. Tulia, Texas shows one reason why.
Reception to follow screening.
Screening Location:
MAYSLES CINEMA
343 Lenox Avenue (between 127th & 128th)
For more information, visit http://www.docwatchers.com.
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