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Thursday, March 4, 2010

Vail Valley screening features discussion with filmmaker, Libby Spears, at The Bookworm of Edwards on Saturday

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“Playground,” a hard-hitting investigative look at the sex trade and human trafficking, will be featured at a special Vail Valley screening

If you go
Who: The Women's Foundation of Colorado — Vail Valley Regional Steering Committee.
What: Film screening, Playground and discussion with filmmaker Libby Spears.
When: Saturday from 5:45-7:45 p.m.
Where: The Bookworm of Edwards, Riverwalk. Call the store at 970-926-7323.
Cost: $25 (includes film, glass of wine and appetizers.) Reservations can be made by registering online at www.wfco.org or by calling Jody Camp at 303-285-2973.

Event proceeds will benefit The Women's Foundation of Colorado
VAIL VALLEY, Colorado — “Playground,” a hard-hitting investigative look at the sex trade and human trafficking, will be featured at a special Vail Valley screening and discussion with its filmmaker, Libby Spears, on Saturday at 5:45 p.m. at The Bookworm of Edwards.

Tickets to the film and discussion are $25 and include a glass of wine and appetizers. Event proceeds will benefit The Women's Foundation of Colorado. For reservations, visit www.wfco.org or call Jody Camp at 303-285-2973.

The film, which was presented at the Tribeca Film Festival, was executive produced by Glenwood Springs philanthropist Gayle Embrey along with George Clooney, Steven Soderbergh and Abby Disney among others.

Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that affects both Americans and foreigners, and women and children are most at risk.

Playground gracefully weaves together expert interviews with personal stories, focusing on the story of Michelle, an American girl lost to the underbelly of childhood sexual exploitation who has yet to resurface a decade later.

The screening is being presented by The Women's Foundation of Colorado — Vail Valley Regional Steering Committee as a part of its efforts to raise awareness about issues impacting women and girls in Eagle County and throughout Colorado.

One of the oldest and largest women's funds in the nation, the WFCO is the only major statewide philanthropic organization investing exclusively in women and girls. A portion of this investment has helped create many partnerships and programs in Eagle County.



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