Film

Free film screening at Art Ventures gallery on Jan. 17

by Contributed Content on January 14, 2020

The UNAFF (United Nations Association Film Festival) Cafe in conjunction with Menlo Park Public Art is presenting Can Art Stop a Bullet: William Kelly’s Big Picture on Friday, Jan. 17 at 6:00 pm. A description of the film is available online.

The screening will take place at Art Ventures Gallery, 888 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, with a discussion following.

In addition, human rights photographer Mark Tuschman will show some pieces from his series Faces of Courage.

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