Behind the Mask: Documentary Film Screening and Discussion with Abduweli Ayup

Date: Monday, August 12, 2024
Time: 5:00–6:30 p.m. EDT
Location: 1602 L Street NW (9th Floor), Washington, DC 20036
Join the Uyghur Human Rights Project for a documentary film screening and discussion with Uyghur scholar Abduweli Ayup. The film, Behind the Mask, follows the story of Abduweli Ayup, documenting how he endured torture at an internment camp in China and sought refuge in Bergen, Norway with his family. The film was directed and produced by Håvard Bustnes.
Reception to follow.
Please RSVP to info@uhrp.org

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