This evening presents two of the four films in the AALS Annual Meeting Law and Film Series. This night features two documentary films on legal topics, chosen for their cinematic and legal value, identifying film resources for possible classroom instructional purposes, as well as raising general awareness for law and film appreciation purposes. For each of these two nights of film showings, we will present double feature films chosen by the AALS Annual Meeting Film Advisory Committee. There will be brief discussions and commentary in connection with the films.
Documentary Films:
Out of the Ashes: 9/11 (2011) http://www.outoftheashes911.com/main/
Out of the Ashes: 9/11 is an award–winning powerful film about the Victim Compensation Fund providing an unbiased look into the Fund and 9/11. It is a must-see thought-provoking film for anyone teaching social justice issues.