Connecting Across Divides Movie Night II: Behind Best of Enemies—The Real Ann Atwater

Saturday, June 5th, 5-7pm ET

Cofacilitators Rosa Zubizarreta and Rivera Sun

The feature film, Best of Enemies, tells the true story of how two vehemently opposed residents of Durham, North Carolina—a Black Organizer and KKK leader—wound up working together to desegregate the public schools. We will watch a documentary of Ann Atwater speaking about that experience, and then discuss how this story connects to our lives. We will also watch a “behind the scenes” short film looking at the true story of CP Ellis and Ann Atwater. This is part of a Pace e Bene series on how ordinary people like us can help disarm hate, connect across divides, and decrease the likelihood of violence. In these times of diverging views, exploring these stories and tools is a critical part of empowering the culture of active nonviolence to intervene in cycles of hate and violence.

Note: You are strongly encouraged to also watch Best of Enemies at your convenience prior to this discussion. 

Cost: $20, scholarships available