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Being American: Dred Scott, Wong Kim Ark & Vanessa Lopez
Co-Presented by Boston Asian American Film Festival, Chinese Historical Society of New England, the National Park Service, Old South Meeting House, and Roxbury International Film Festival
6:00 pm - Film Screening of 14: Dred Scott, Wong Kim Ark & Vanessa Lopez
7:15 pm - Panel Discussion
Who has the right to be an American citizen? The Fourteenth Amendment states, "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside." View the film "14: Dred Scott, Wong Kim Ark & Vanessa Lopez", which tells the stories of American families who changed history by advocating for citizen rights of people born in the United States, and considers issues of citizenship rights today. Then take part in a dynamic discussion with a distinguished panel on implications for immigrant communities on the eve of a Presidential election.
This program is made possible in part with funding from the Lowell Institute. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
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LocationOld South Meeting House (View)
310 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02108
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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