Screen/Society--Rights! Camera! Action!--"Voices of the Lumbee"

Film Screening: "Voices of the Lumbee" (Jason Hutchens, 2011, 70 min, USA, in English, Color, Blu-Ray) / "Voices of the Lumbee" is a documentary film that raises awareness about the ongoing struggles of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina in the wake of decades of economic downturn in the coastal plains region. The narrative thread weaves through historical and cultural aspects of the Lumbee Tribe that have led to modern-day socioeconomic challenges faced by Robeson County, North Carolina - the home of the Lumbee. Individuals and groups committed to improving conditions in the area share their efforts to bring positive change to the region. Despite decades of economic and political struggles, the Lumbee continue to uphold a strong sense of pride and devotion for their culture. Told through their voices, this is their story. / Trailer: http://voicesofthelumbee.com/trailer/ / Co-sponsored by the Duke/UNC Initiative on Poverty and Inequality. // Panel discussion to follow, moderated by Prof. Robert Korstad (Public Policy/History, Duke University) and featuring: Prof. Michele Fazio (English, Theatre and Foreign Languages, UNC Pembroke), Lawrence Locklear (Project Coordinator, Southeast American Indian Studies Program, UNC Pembroke), and Prof. Jason Hutchens (Chair, Dept. of Mass Communication, UNC Pembroke)