From a film on ecology to a march for Sudan, there's plenty to get involved with in Washington this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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Film Screening & Salongespräch: 'The Green Lie'
First, the Austrian Cultural Forum will offer a free screening of the 2018 documentary "The Green Lie," which purports to reveal the green products industry as tools of corporations to distract from the real necessary steps needed to prevent ecological destruction. The movie will be followed by a panel discussion with the director and other experts.
When: Wednesday, March 20, 7-9 p.m.
Where: Austrian Cultural Forum/Embassy of Austria, 3524 International Court NW
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
The Israel Lobby and American Policy 2019 Conference
Next, critics of the influence of the "Israel lobby" on U.S. foreign policy will gather at the National Press Club on Friday to share their insights. Palestinian novelist, essayist and commentator Susan Abulhawa will provide the keynote.
When: Friday, March 22, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: The National Press Club, 529 14th St. NW
Admission: $99
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets
March for Sudan
Then, on Saturday, there's a march organized by Sudanese-Americans for Non-Violent Demonstrations to call attention to the recent crackdown on peaceful protestors in Sudan and call for an end to the dictatorship of Omar Al Bashir. The march will begin near the African-American History Museum and end at the Lincoln Memorial.
When: Saturday, March 23, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 100 15th St. NW
Admission: Free
Click here for more details, and to register
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