FOCUS (Friends of Choice in Urban Schools),

CityBridge Foundation and DC School Reform Now

Invite you to a FREE screening of the film 

“The Lottery”  

Saturday, June 26, 2010
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Avalon Theater
5612 Connecticut Avenue NW

Nationwide, 58% of African-American 4th graders are functionally illiterate.  In the District of Columbia, on average, African-American 4th graders are almost six years behind white 4th graders in math.  The lack of quality public school options for our most disadvantaged students is one of the most important civil rights issues of our time. 

Join us for a free, public viewing of the moving and important new film “The Lottery,” followed by a Q&A and panel discussion featuring the film’s director, Madeleine Sackler and Washington, D.C. school leaders.

“The Lottery” uncovers a ferocious debate surrounding the education reform movement. Inspirational and heartbreaking, this story of four young children and their parents demonstrates why we must secure quality education for all children.  Interviews with politicians and educators explain not only the crisis in public education, but also why it is fixable.  Click here for the official site and trailer of the film. 

Space is limited and seats will go on a first-come, first-serve basis. RSVP early!  Please let us know if you would be interested in complementary shuttle service from Van Ness Metro to the theater.

RSVP HERE!! 

This screening is sponsored by FOCUS (Friends of Choice in Urban Schools), CityBridge Foundation, and DC School Reform Now, and will be free of charge for guests who RSVP.

Please forward this invitation to your friends.  Those who wish to watch the film but are unavailable to attend this screening can view “The Lottery” daily at the Avalon Theater from June 25 through July 1 at regular ticket prices.