Harvest of Empire
The Untold Story of Latinos in America

A documentary film screening
Followed by a discussion with the director, Eduardo Lopez

Hosted by Kimberly Morgan,
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, GWU

 
Based on the groundbreaking book by award-winning journalist Juan González, Harvest of Empire takes an unflinching look at the role that U.S. economic and military interests played in triggering an unprecedented wave of migration that is transforming our nation’s cultural and economic landscape. From the wars for territorial expansion that gave the U.S. control of Puerto Rico, Cuba and more than half of Mexico, to the covert operations that imposed oppressive military regimes in the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Nicaragua and El Salvador, Harvest of Empire unveils a moving human story that is largely unknown to the great majority of citizens in the U.S. Harvest of Empire has won several national honors, including the prestigious 2013 Imagen Award as Best Documentary for Film or Television, and the ABC News Award from the International Documentary Association.

The film will be shown from 4:30-6 followed by a discussion with the director, Eduardo
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
Elliott School of International Affairs, Rm. 212
4:30-7:00 p.m.
1957 E Street, N.W.
Please RSVP at
https://harvestempire.youcanbook.me/