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Presented by ITVS, WHYY and The Rotunda in partnership with the Philadelphia Anti-Drug Anti-Violence Network, Scribe Video Center and the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania.
 * A Philadelphia Community Cinema Screening**

Film and Panel, 6:30 - 8:30PM (doors open at 6)** The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St, 19104 FREE Event, Open to the Public.**
 * //CRIPS AND BLOODS: Made In America//
 * Wednesday, April 22nd

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 * Seating at the door is first-come, first-served until we reach capacity.


 * Summary:** //It's a civil war that's lasted 40 years. Passed down from son to son. Fought eye for an eye. Over 15,000 dead and counting, while the world stands by. Welcome to South Central Los Angeles. But what's at the root of this long-standing battle? Filmmaker Stacy Peralta hits the streets of LA to find out, and speaks with former and current members of the Bloods and the Crips, two of the most notorious and violent street gangs in America.//
 * To watch a Preview of this Film go to :** []

Warning: This film contains scenes of graphic violence.
 * Discussion and Q&A immediately follows the film with:** Darryl Coates, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Anti-Drug Anti-Violence Network; Everett Gillison, Deputy Mayor of Public Safety; Dorothy Speight-Johnson, Executive Director of Mothers In Charge; and Jack Stollsteimer, PA Safe Schools Advocate. Moderated by Cliff Akiyama, Lecturer in the Division of Family and Community Health-- University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing

Community Cinema is a groundbreaking public education and civic engagement initiative featuring monthly screenings of films from Independent Lens. Every month between September and May, Community Cinema brings together leading organizations, community members and public television stations to learn, discuss and get involved in today¹s critical social issues. On location in over 50 cities, Community Cinema brings local impact to big cities and small towns alike, using the hottest independent documentary films to frame the social issues they present for local audiences.

From interactive workshops and forums, to live performance, art installations and discussions featuring award winning filmmakers and local experts, Community Cinema creates fun new ways for people to connect with one another on today¹s most important issues. To learn more, please visit: []