Free Screening At Film Rally For Gray
Thursday, September 2, 2010(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)
Local filmmaker – and DC Labor Film Fest advisor -- Aviva
Kempner will co-host a “Film
Rally” for labor-endorsed mayoral candidate Vince Gray (r) on
Tuesday, September 7 at 8p at the Avalon Theatre. Kempner will screen her
award-winning documentary, The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg, the first
openly Jewish baseball player in the major leagues, who almost beat Babe
Ruth’s homerun record. In addition to Gray, a pitcher in his youth – who
still plays softball -- former Washington Senator Fred Valentine and other
surprise guests will attend. Both the movie and popcorn are free, with donations
to the Gray campaign accepted. To reserve tickets, RSVP to filmrallyforgray@gmail.com