"The People Speak" College Tour

Join historian Howard Zinn (A People's History of the United States), actor David Strathairn (Bourne Ultimatum, Good Night and Good Luck), and producer Chris Moore (Project Greenlight, Good Will Hunting, American Pie) for a live performance, audience discussion, and "sneak peak" preview clips from film "The People Speak" schedule to air on the History Channel on December 13, 2009 at 8 p.m. "The People Speak" uses dramatic and musical performances of the letters, diaries and speeches of everyday Americans who spoke up for social change throughout U.S. history. Actors featured in the fillm include Josh Brolin, Matt Damon, Rosario Dawson, Bob Dylan, John Legend, Bruce Springsteen, Marisa Tomei, and Kerry Washington. Film screening is hosted by the College of Arts & Sciences Core Curriculum, Honors Program, Departments of History and Political Science. Contact Liberty Davis, libertyd@bu.edu, for more information. Admission is free. Advanced seating can be reserved online at the link below. All attendees will receive a FREE t-shirt designed by SHEPARD FAIREY; plus complimentary cider and cookies will be served after the screening.