Ger Kler: A Journey of Untold Strength- Event
Ger Kler: A Journey of Untold Strength
- Theater
- F.K. Weyerhaeuser Auditorium
- Category
- Documentary
- Address
- 75 West Fifth Street
- Location
- Saint Paul,MN,USA,
- Film Page
- Ger Kler: A Journey of Untold Strength
- Available Tickets
- 227
- Ticket Price Rate
- 10.00
- Start Date
- 08/08/2015 01:15 PM
- End Date
- 08/08/2015 02:05 PM
Inspired by a Karen student from their own college community, Extending the Link traveled to Thailand in December, 2013 to investigate the condition of the Karen refugee population. The team learned that most of the Karen refugees in Thailand are displaced persons who fled from Myanmar after facing persecution. Members of the Karen community in Thailand and Myanmar alike worry about the future of their families as they lack security and stability. For some of the Karen, an alternative opportunity comes by way of being accepted as a refugee to the United States. Currently, more than 7,000 Karen are living in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The documentary focuses on three Karen refugee camps in Thailand as well as the Karen community in metropolitan Minnesota. - *Film is show with 2 others*