River of Gold
The City of West Hollywood’s HUMAN RIGHTS SPEAKERS SERIES, in conjunction with the Amazon Aid Foundation, present a screening and panel discussion:
Narrated by Academy Award winners Sissy Spacek and Herbie Hancock, this film chronicles the clandestine journey into Peru’s Amazon rainforest to uncover the savage unraveling of pristine jungle by illegal small scale gold mining.
Date: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Location:
West Hollywood City Council Chambers
625 N. San Vicente Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Costs: Free
SPECIAL GUEST PANELISTS
Sarah DuPont, Filmmaker
Robert Weldon, GIA expert
Alexandra Hart, Jeweler
Moderated by Bonnie Abaunza
SCHEDULE:
6:30pm Reception
7:00pm Opening Remarks
7:10pm River of Gold
8:15pm Panel Discussion
Validated parking will be available in the adjacent 5-story structure. A light reception will be provided prior to the screening.
RSVPs are available on a first-come first-served basis. We strive to correctly estimate attendance and we endeavor to accommodate everyone who is interested in attending. Please note that, even with RSVP, seating is not guaranteed. If the venue reaches capacity, we may be unable to admit guests once it is full. Thank you for your understanding.
The mission of the Human Rights Speakers Series is to bring together diverse communities to learn about and discuss global, national and local human rights issues in a supportive environment.