Hostetler to Share Insights on New Documentary 'Unexpected Peace'
A public screening of "Unexpected Peace" at 7 p.m.
NOV 4 MEDIA RELEASE__D. Michael Hostetler, award-winning producer, director and communications consultant from Kitchener, Ontario, will present "Making the Documentary Film Unexpected Peace" during Bluffton University's Forum at 11 a.m. on Nov. 18 in Yoder Recital Hall.
Hostetler will introduce the process and vision behind his new documentary, which explores nonviolent and community-based peacebuilding practices that challenge traditional responses to violence.
The film follows Dr. Jonathan Bornman, a social anthropologist, as he explores the stories of three communities--the Amish in Pennsylvania, Sufi Muslims in Harlem, and interfaith groups in Indonesia--working for peace.
The 7:00 p.m. film screening is a part of the Anabaptism at 500 series. Bluffton University's Anabaptism at 500 events are made possible with the generous support of Lowell and Marty Hostetler.
Both events are free and open to the public. Forum at Bluffton University provides a public space for interdisciplinary discovery about the personal, local and global challenges faced by students, faculty, staff and the Bluffton community.
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