YWCA co-sponsors 'Race to Execution' at Downing Film Center

NEWBURGH — As part of a Social Justice Film Series, the YWCA Orange County and the Downing Film Center are hosting a screening of the film "Race To Execution" at the Downing Film Center, located at 19 Front St., on the Newburgh waterfront.

Race To Execution is a provocative and haunting portrait of two Death Row inmates – Robert Tarver of Russell County, Ala., and Madison Hobley of Chicago, Ill. - exposing how race infects America’s death penalty system. It explores the deep and disturbing link between race and the death penalty in America. "Race to Execution" invites dialogue into the larger community about this systemic crisis within the justice system.

The special feature is being shown on Monday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free and donations are welcomed.

For those interested, a Talk-Back will follow the screening.

The Downing Film Center has limited seating. Reservations are strongly suggested. To reserve a place, call the YWCA Orange County, at 845-561-8050, x 17 and leave a message.