Free Premiere Screening: Against All Odds: A Story of Courage, Community and Spirit in East St Louis, Illinois

Byriehlifegrace April 19, 2010

RED CARPET PREMIERE SCREENING of the documentary film: Against All Odds: A Story of Courage, Community and Spirit in East St Louis, Illinois

The film tells the important story of East St Louis – past and present. It brings new hope and a new kind of image to a misunderstood city.

Two important screening dates [FREE]:

Sunday April 25th – 3-6pm at the Casino Queen Ballroom
Note: casino property allows no one under 21 years of age

Sunday May 2nd – 3-6pm at the Mary Brown Center, East St Louis

Snacks and discussion to follow Both screenings

Organizations in support of the events:

Casino Queen Inc, The Lessie Bates Neighborhood House, Eugene B Redmond Writers Club, Inc, The Eagles Nest, East St Louis/St Clair County Arts Council, National Pan -Hellenic Council of East St Louis.

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