Open to Public / Antigone in Ferguson at St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church
Screening of We Are Not Princesses, followed by discussion
Free Event
This screening is presented in conjunction with the 10 week run of Antigone in Ferguson and will be followed by an audience discussion, centering on the refugee experience.
We invite all attendees to stay for the 7pm performance of Antigone in Ferguson.
Admission is Free.
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