After suffering through the Red Terror, a dark time in Ethiopia's history during which many educated young people were tortured and murdered, Edgegayehu "Edge" Taye fled to the United States in 1989 as a refugee. Settling in Atlanta, she found work at a hotel, only to discover that the very man who was responsible for her torture in Ethiopia was also working there. Along with several friends who were victims of the same man and are now all living in the U.S., Taye embarks on a landmark human rights case to bring their tormentor to trial. Executive produced by Ethiopian actress and activist Liya Kebede, this incredible and chilling true crime documentary shines a light on a painful time in Ethiopia's history and reveals the healing power of restorative justice. Winner, Audience Award, Best Documentary, 2021 Atlanta, Naples and North Dakota Human Rights film festivals. DIR/SCR/PROD Christopher Chambers; PROD Ermias Woldeamlak. U.S./Canada/Ethiopia, 2021, color, 85 min. In English and Amharic with English subtitles. NOT RATED

Following the screening of A Fire Within is a panel discussion with the film Director Christopher Chambers, former ACLU Director Paul Hoffman, and Professor Tom Ginsburg.

Boxed dinners will be provided after the event to participants who RSVP by 5 pm on Apr 4. 

This event is sponsored by the Law School's International Programs, International Law Society, and Vincent Gambini Society.