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ACCLAIMED DOC “PRAY THE DEVIL BACK TO HELL”

BRINGS GLOBAL PEACE TOUR TO Seattle

Sunday, 10/18 2 pm, Greenlake Library

Global Citizen Journey Screening in Seattle will Celebrate the

UN’s International Day of Peace

Along with Hundreds of Communities Around the World

In the award-winning documentary Pray the Devil Back to Hell, Liberian women determined to bring dignity and peace back to their country stand up to Charles Taylor and the warlords, armed only with white t-shirts and courage. Their story has inspired legions of fans during the film’s nationwide theatrical run, multiple festival awards, and international screenings. Now, Pray the Devil Back to Hell brings its message of peace and inspiration directly to Seattle sponsored by Global Citizen Journey.

GCJ is proud to participate in this showing, as part of its engagement with the story and people of Liberia, in preparation for GCJ Liberia 2010. This screening is part of a series of coordinated worldwide events taking place this fall during the Global Peace Tour, a celebration of the United Nations’ International Day of Peace, As of August 4th, the Pray the Devil Back to Hell Global Peace Tour has received more than 700 requests from community organizations, and has scheduled more than 200 screenings in the United States alone.

Other major public events during the tour will take place in Washington, DC and San Francisco, with international locations including Korea, The Republic of Georgia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Australia, Germany, The Netherlands, and many more.

This showing of Pray the Devil Back to Hell is offered as part of the film’s mission to bring a discussion about grassroots peace efforts to places big and small. The film opened last year to rave reviews in more than 80 cities and film festivals around the world, and has also been part of events for war survivors and policymakers in conflict zones around the world. In May 2009 the women featured in Pray the Devil Back to Hell were awarded the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage award for their efforts.

“People who see this film are alternately surprised, startled, amazed and inspired. They immediately want to tell a friend, talk about the ideas in the film, and do something to contribute to peace,” says Abigail Disney, producer of Pray the Devil Back to Hell. “Pray is a case study on how people can band together to take charge of their destiny. What better way to celebrate the UN’s international Day of Peace?”

Pray the Devil Back to Hell is directed by Academy Award-nominated, Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker Gini Reticker and produced by Abigail Disney, who is also the Co-Founder and Co-President of the Daphne Foundation.

The screening of Pray the Devil Back to Hell will be held at Greenlake Library on Sunday October 18 from 2:00 to 4:45, allowing for discussion and an introduction to GCJ’s upcoming Journey to Liberia. For more information on the film, visit www.praythedevilbacktohell.com.