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Filmmaker Callum Macrae at Press Briefing on 'Sri Lanka: Search for Justice'

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September 15, 2015 | 9:30 AM EDT TO 10:30 AM EDT
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A still from filmmaker Callum Macrae's earlier documentary 'No Fire Zone'.

The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) hosts award-winning filmmaker Callum Macrae in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at a press briefing and screening of his latest film Sri Lanka: The Search for Justice.

The event is aimed at educating media on allegations of war crimes committed during the final days of the Sri Lankan civil war and on US policy regarding calls for an international investigation. The UN Human Rights Council will vote on Sept. 30 on whether to pursue an international investigation.

RSVP requested for this press briefing: email jay[at]hafsite.org or call 202-223-8222

Watch the trailer for Macrae's earlier feature-length film on the Sri Lankan civil war, No Fire Zone.

Tuesday, September 15
9:30-10:30 am
National Press Club
529 14th Street NW, 13th Floor
Murrow Room
Washington, DC 20045


A light breakfast will be provided.

Please remember to RSVP to jay[at]hafsite.org or call 202-223-8222

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