Embracing Arms, Supporting Our Sisters, Newark Now And Newark Screens Host Screening Of Short Film

May 3, 2011 - PRLog -- On Thursday, May 5th, 2011, Embracing Arms, Supporting Our Sisters, Newark Now and Newark Screens will present free screenings of the short film “War For Your Soul” at 12:00pm and 6:00pm at Newark Screens.  Embracing Arms, Supporting Our Sisters, and Newark Now collaborated on bringing  “A War For Your Soul” to Newark to inspire and shed light on the issues of at-risk African American youth.

"War for Your Soul is a must see film, it shows a new perspective on an existing problem in our society.  People don't know who they are.  War for your Soul, gives history and insight that's relevant to our times", says Towanda McEachern, Founder/Executive Director of Supporting Our Sisters.

An exclusive screening at 12:00pm will be held for Marion P. Thomas Charter School (MPTCS), which ranges from 5th to 8th grades. “We chose MPTCS as the sponsored school for several reasons, my children attend the school and I think this is a film that our youth need to see. Also MPTCS is active in the community and they are willing to work with the community to help make a difference in the lives of our children through programs such as this”, says Latrice Smith, Executive Director of Embracing Arms.

A Q&A session with “War For Your Soul” filmmaker and public speaker Reggie Bullock will follow the screenings. Mr. Bullock will discuss the film and its impact on the young African American community and provide complimentary copies of the short film for all guests.

Event Details:
When:   May 05, 2011
      12:00PM (exclusive screening for Marion P. Thomas Charter School 5th to 8th graders)
       6:00PM (open to the general public)

Where:   Newark Screens
      360 Springfield Avenue
      Newark, NJ 07052


For additional information on “War For Your Soul”, please visit www.warforyoursoul.com.



About Embracing Arms
Embracing Arms Inc. is a project based nonprofit organization that aims to Engage, Enhance, and Encourage & educates our youth to be Excellent leaders of tomorrow through social events and activities.

About Supporting Our Sisters (SOS)
SOS is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2007 that is dedicated to supplying disadvantaged women and teen age girls who live in the urban communities with a process for changing their thinking and lifestyle. SOS equips them with the life skills necessary to make the leap from dependency to self-sufficiency; allowing them the opportunity to function as active taxpaying citizens capable of successfully balancing family and work. www.supportingoursisters.org.

About Newark Now
Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker founded Newark Now in 2003 to provide Newark residents with skills, tools, and support to transform their neighborhoods.  Today, Newark Now is an intermediary organization that partners with municipal government, residents, grassroots organizations, and the philanthropic community to catalyze the achievement of significant positive outcomes throughout the city. The organization channels the efforts and energy of the grassroots community to improve safety, economic independence, and civic participation. www.newarknow.org