Hyphen is a media sponsor for the highly anticipated and award-winning (Best Documentary, Charlotte Film Festival) film 9500 Liberty, by Eric Byler (Charlotte Sometimes, Americanese) and Annabel Park. The film will be making its San Francisco premiere on October 29th. The documentary centers on Prince William County, Virginia as a battleground for America's immigration debate after elected officials adopt a 287g policy requiring police to question anyone they have "probable cause " to suspect is an undocumented immigrant. The film reveals the tactics and reactions of anti-immigrant groups, residents, and the online community, as well as the harmful social and economic impacts of this immigration policy. Markos Moulitsas, founder of Daily Kos, will introduce the premiere. Screening followed by Q & A with the filmmakers.

Thursday October 29
Cocktail reception
6 to 7 pm
Screening and filmmaker Q & A
7 to 9 pm
Sundance Kabuki Theater
1881 Post Street, San Francisco
$ 10 screening / $ 25 screening + reception; tickets here (funds will support broad film distribution)