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MEDIA CONTACT: Terry Gearing
561-799-8026, gearing@fau.edu
FAU Jupiter’s Corn Maya Club Presents Documentary Film
WHAT: FAU Jupiter’s Corn Maya Club presents “Brother Towns,” a documentary film.
WHEN: Thursday, January 14 7:15 p.m.
WHERE: FAU’s John D. MacArthur Campus AD Auditorium 5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter
COST: Free and open to the public
CONTACT: Dr. Tim Steigenga at 561-799-8610 or tsteigen@fau.edu
“Brother Towns” explores the relationship between Jupiter, FL and the highland Guatemalan community of Jacaltenango, the home community of many of Jupiter’s Guatemalan immigrants. The film’s director, Dr. Charles Thompson, will attend the screening and will be available to discuss the film and answer questions.
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