Screening of Documentary, “Memorial,” and Panel Discussion about Highland Park in the Aftermath of the July 4th Shooting

Posted June 10, 2024
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When: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 7:00pm

Where: Wayfarer Theater, 1850 Second St., Highland Park

What: A free screening of the 20-minute documentary short, “Memorial,” directed by local filmmaker Jon Siskel, followed by a panel discussion. The film explores the way Highland Park came together to heal in the aftermath of the July 4th shooting. Panelists are Nina Vinik (Moderator), founder of Project Unloaded; State Representative Bob Morgan; Rachel Jacoby, Vice President of the Illinois Alliance to Prevent Gun Violence and former March for Our Lives organizer; and Stephanie Diaz, Project Unloaded Youth Council member.

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