The Road to Guantánamo' to run through Sussex County
Sparta In “The Road to Guantánamo,” the possibility that the Bush administration is systematically expanding its power to violate the law, under the guise of protecting national security, is presented in vivid detail. Winner of the Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival, Michael Winterbottom and Mat Whitecross’ “The Road to Guantánamo” is the terrifying first-hand account of three British citizens who were held for two years without charges in the American military prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. Known as the “Tipton Three,” in reference to their hometown in Britain, the trio were eventually returned to Britain and released, still having had no formal charges ever made against them at any time during their ordeal. The film has engendered significant controversy due to its critical stance towards the American and British governments. The Northwest New Jersey Peace Fellowship will present the controversial film on Friday, Jan. 12, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Sparta United Methodist Church, 71 Sparta Ave., Sparta. The organizers hope that the public will attend this exciting screening event to be informed, to explore, to ask questions and to be stirred to learn more about (before taking action against) the human rights abuses at Guantánamo and other U.S.-run detention facilities. All are invited and welcome. The Northwest New Jersey Peace Fellowship, an affiliate of New Jersey Peace Action, is a grass-roots organization of concerned citizens, primarily residents of Sussex County, committed to a culture of peace, justice and non-violence. The fellowship welcomes discussion and interaction on complex topics on a nonpartisan and nonsectarian basis: They do not endorse any candidate or political party; however, they educate on candidate and party positions on issues that are important to the organization. While they may sponsor events at local religious institutions, the organization is not affiliated with, nor exclusively in support of, any religious denomination. For more information about the group, visit www.nwnjpeace.org.