Rep. Veasey & Rep. Castro to Host "The Dream is Now" Screening in Fort Worth
June 28, 2013
DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TX– As the debate on immigration reform intensifies, Congressman Marc Veasey and Congressman Joaquin Castro invite constituents of the 33rd Congressional District to a screening of “The Dream Is Now” to hear firsthand accounts of DREAMers and families torn apart as they wait for passage of comprehensive immigration reform. This event is free.
WHAT: “The Dream Is Now” Screening. The 30-minute documentary by Academy Award-winning director, Davis Guggenheim (Waiting for 'Superman', An Inconvenient Truth), gives immigration reform a human face by highlighting the people affected by the legislation.
WHEN: Monday, July 1, 2013
6PM-7:30PM CT
WHO:
- Congressman Marc Veasey
- Congressman Joaquin Castro
- State Senator Wendy Davis
- Chancellor Erma Johnson Hadley
- Dr. David Alameel, Businessman
- Douglas Interiano, Executive Director, Proyecto Inmigrante ICS, Inc.
- Father Stephen Jasso, All Saints Catholic Church
- Alejandro Morales, DREAMer
Following the screening, elected officials, community leaders throughout the Metroplex, and a DREAMer featured in the film will participate in a panel discussion.
Media is invited to attend. Congressman Veasey and Congressman Castro will be available for interviews following the event. If you would like a one-on-one interview with the Congressmen, please RSVP in advance.
WHERE: The Rose Marine Theatre
1440 North Main St.
Fort Worth TX 76164
NOTE: Media RSVPs are appreciated for the event. Please contact Nelly Decker at, nelly.decker@mail.house.gov, for media RSVPs.
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