Wrongful Conviction Highlighted in Movie Screening of The Trials of Darryl Hunt

Media Advisory
April 18, 2006

WHAT: Duquesne University is hosting a free screening of the critically acclaimed documentary, The Trials of Darryl Hunt, at its Justice for All Forensic Science and Law Conference on campus.  The screening is open to the public.  Attorneys seeking CLE credits can attend for $25.

The award-winning film covers a 20-year span and two trials involving rape, murder, racial relations and wrongful conviction in North Carolina.

Director's Choice for Best Documentary at the Sedona International Film Festival and an official selection from the Sundance and True/False festivals, The Trials of Darryl Hunt is scheduled to air on HBO this fall.

To register to attend, call 412.396.1330.  For complete details on the Justice for All conference, visit justiceforall.duq.edu

WHEN: Friday, April 21, 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Wolfe Lecture Hall, Bayer Learning Center, Duquesne University

CONTACTS: Rose Ravasio, 412.396.6051/cell 412.818.0234
Karen Ferrick-Roman, 412.396.1154/cell 412.736.1877

Duquesne University
Duquesne is a private, coeducational university with nearly 10,000 students. An extensive selection of undergraduate and graduate degree programs is offered across 10 schools of study. Duquesne is consistently ranked among the nation's top Catholic universities for its award-winning faculty and 128-year tradition of academic excellence.

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