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Hello everyone,
Some of you are aware of the documentary called "759: Boy Scouts of Harlem." I would like to invite you to a special screening coming up on October 8th. I understand that only a few of you are in the DC area--but please feel free to forward this message to anyone who you think might be interested. The event is free but you have to RSVP.
Thanks very much,
Justin Szlasa
INVITATION TO A SPECIAL CAPITOL HILL SCREENING
Sponsored by Senators Jeff Sessions and Senator Ben Nelson
Thursday, October 8th, 2009
5:30 PM sharp
Capitol Hill Visitor’s Center
Congressional Auditorium - CVC 200
Enter on First Street & E. Capitol Street and allow time to clear security
You are invited to attend the Washington, DC premiere of the film 759:
Boy Scouts of Harlem to celebrate Scouting and its contribution to American values. The screening is sponsored by Senator Jeff Sessions and Senator Ben Nelson. Members of Troop 759 and local and national Scouting representatives will be present and a Q&A with the filmmakers will follow the screening.
Please come to this exciting DC premiere of the film. The event is free but you’ll have to RSVP at
dcscreening@gmail.com or call Justin Szlasa at 917.355.9895.
This is an open invitation so please forward it to friends, colleagues or Scouters who you think might be interested to attend.
ABOUT THE FILM
The film follows Boy Scout Troop 759, a Troop located in Harlem, NY, and eleven-year-old scout Keith Dozier who takes his first trip to a Scout summer camp. The film shows, in a fun way, how Scouting can transcend geography, age, race and economics to teach practical skills and build character among America’s youth. It is the first major documentary ever made about a Boy Scout Troop and celebrates Scouting’s contribution to America in one of America’s most iconic neighborhoods. The film is warm, tender, funny and upbeat. You can learn more about the film and watch the trailer at
www.harlemscouts.com.
ABOUT THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
The Boy Scouts of America is the largest youth scouting organization in the United States and will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2010. Since 1910, more than 111,000,000 people have been members of the Boy Scouts of America, including over 215 currently serving Members of Congress and Senators. In 1916, Congress granted the Boy Scouts of America a Federal charter.
Justin Szlasa
director/producer
759: Boy Scouts of Harlem
917.355.9895
justin@harlemscouts.comwatch the trailer and join the emailing list at
www.harlemscouts.com
