October 25, 2018 3:16 pm
In honor of Veterans Day 2018, Kartemquin Films and the Robert R. McCormick Foundation Veterans Program will present the Chicago premiere of the new documentary series, Loyalty: Stories, by producer and director David Washburn.
Loyalty: Stories explores how American Muslims serve their country, community and faith, while also confronting questions about patriotism, religious identity and belonging. It shines light on the contradiction that arises when Muslims volunteer to defend a nation that does not always defend them.
Six new episodes from the ten-part documentary series will debut in Chicago on Thursday, November 8 and Friday, November 9, followed by digital releases on social media @LoyaltyStories and on Upworthy over Veterans Day weekend.
Loyalty: Stories Screenings:
Thursday, November 8 - Chicago Cultural Center | RSVP
5:30PM - 6:30PM: Public reception and refreshments
6:30PM - 7:30PM: Film screening and panel discussion
Introduction: Megan Everett, Veterans Program Director, McCormick Foundation, US Navy Veteran
Host & Moderator: Arti Walker-Peddakotla, Leader, Veterans for American Ideals, US Army Veteran
Panel: Film participants Shareda Hosein (US Army veteran) and Nate Terani (US Navy veteran); film director, David Washburn.
Friday, November 9 - Muslim Education Center | RSVP
6:30PM - 7:15PM: Public reception and refreshments
7:15PM - 8:45PM: Film screening, group dialogues and panel discussion
Introduction: Dilnaz Waraich, President of the New Trier Multi Faith Alliance
Host & Moderator: Aisha El-Amin, University of Illinois at Chicago, US Army veteran
Panel: Film participants Shareda Hosein (US Army veteran) and Nate Terani (US Navy veteran); film director, David Washburn.
Watch the trailer:
Loyalty: Stories (trailer) from Kartemquin Films on Vimeo.
“Many veterans have complex feelings about their service. The Loyalty: Stories screenings are a great opportunity for understanding and cross-cultural connection.”
– Megan Everett, US Navy veteran, McCormick Foundation
“These films give viewers a new perspective on who serves in our military and why.”
– David Washburn, producer and director, Loyalty: Stories
Loyalty: Stories is supported by Kartemquin Films, the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art, Open Society Foundations, Hartley Film Foundation, Mass Humanities, Cal Humanities, and the Eva and Lucius Eastman Fund.