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The Madrid Connection explores the lives and stories of the two men who became the leaders of the terrorist cell that committed the Madrid bombings on March 11, 2004, one a Tunisian would-be intellectual who spun into increasingly extremist circles, the other an extremely violent Moroccan drug dealer. They lived in separate worlds--the criminal underworld and religious extremism--until their paths crossed six months before the bombing. Following the film will be a discussion with the director, Justin Webster; Scott Atran, presidential scholar at John Jay College; and Mark Sageman, scholar in residence of the NYPD. Atran and Sageman have conducted their own research on the 2004 Madrid Bombings, focusing on how jihadist networks form and change over time. 455 West 59th St., North Hall, Room 1311, North Hall.
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The fiery speeches of Malcolm X, 1960s militant agitator for black liberation, are the focus of a five-week roundtable study. Selections will be made from a collection of oratory from the last eight months of his life including discussions on voting, elections and the betrayal of the Democratic Party; racism and the relationship of blacks and whites; the right to self-defense vs. non-violence; capitalism and "dollarism"; and many other issues of relevance to today. The public is invited to attend any one session or all five. Free. Snacks are served at 7pm for a $5 donation. Sponsored by Radical Women and the Freedom Socialist Party. Every Monday in March, at Freedom Hall, 113 W. 128th Street (between Malcolm X Blvd/Lenox and Seventh Ave. Subways 2 or 3; 4, 5, or 6; A, B, C, or D to 125th). For info or to obtain readings, call 212-222-0633 or e-mail nycradicalwomen at nyct.net or fsp at nyct.net.
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A screening of the documentary Bil'in My Love, followed by a talk by the film's Israeli director Shai Pollak and Palestinian activist Mansour Mansour. Bil'in My Love is an award-winning documentary about the West Bank village of Bil'in's long nonviolent campaign against Israel's wall and settlements. Bil'in's creative struggle inspired the NYC campaign to boycott settlement builders & NYC developers Leviev & Boymelgreen. Judson Memorial Church, 239 Thompson St. (just south of Washington Square Park). Information via e-mail and at www.mideastjustice.org. Sponsors: Adalah-NY & NYC War Resisters League.
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