Free Screening September 26 of "The Journalist and the Jihadi: The Murder of Daniel Pearl"

Advance screening of documentary The Journalist and the Jihadi: The Murder of Daniel Pearl, which tracks the parallel lives of two men until they cross in tragedy. One is a talented musician and writer for the Wall Street Journal, the other is Omar Sheikh, from an elite London background, who had chosen to express his message through violence. The film is narrated by acclaimed international journalist Christiane Amanpour and produced by award winning film maker Ahmed A. Jamal.

September 26, 2006 – Dobie Theater – Dobie Mall at the University of Texas at Austin

6:00 PM – Doors Open – Free Popcorn and Soda

7:00 – 8:20 PM – Screening

8:20 – 9:00 PM – Discussion led by Dr. Mercedes de Uriarte, School of Journalism

Arrive Early. Seating is limited on first-come, first-served basis.