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The U.S Embassy presents the 2007 “Under the Stars” American Film Festival.

In honor of African – American History Month and Women’s History Month, the U.S Embassy is proud to present the first “Under the Stars” American Film Festival in Maseru. All films will be shown free of charge on Thursday evening at 7:00 pm, at Maseru Sun Hotel backlot area.  Space will only be available for the first 100 People to arrive.

The Schedule for the films is as follows:

Thursday, March 18: Glory (Action/Drama/War)
US Civil War's first all-black volunteer company, fighting prejudices of both his own Union army and the Confederates. Starring Denzel Washington, Mattew Broderick and Morgan Freeman

Thursday, March 22: Apollo 13 (Adventure/Drama)
The true story of the moon-bound mission that developed severe trouble and the men that rescued it with skill and dedication. Starring Tom Hanks

Thursday, March 29: Philadelphia (Drama)
When a man with AIDS is fired by a conservative law firm because of his condition, he hires a homophobic small time lawyer as the only willing advocate for a wrongful dismissal suit. Starring Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington

Thursday, April 5: The Shawshank Redemption (Drama)
Two imprisoned men bond over a number of years, finding solace and eventual redemption through acts of common decency. Starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman

Thursday, April 12: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (Sci-Fi Action)A Classic science fiction tale which pits good verses evil against the backdrop of a space adventure. Starring Mark Hamill and Harrison Ford

Thursday, April 19(Film Closing): World Trade Center (Drama)The true-life story of two New York police officers who become trapped under the rubble of the World Trade Center and the rescuers who never gave up. Starring Nicolas Cage

Come and enjoy a true movie experience “Under the Stars”!

For further information, please contact the Public Affairs section of the U.S. Embassy at 22-312-666.