Internationally acclaimed documentary photographer Nina Berman discusses her exhibit Evidence and Fantasy: Militarism in American Life, and poet David Smith-Ferri and veterans, including members of Albany Veterans for Peace, read poems exploring their personal experiences with the realities of war. In conversation with Kathy Helly, Berman will also discuss work from her series Purple Hearts, Marine Wedding and Homeland.

An exhibition opening reception, sponsored by Honest Weight Food Co-op, will precede the presentation.

Co-sponsored by: Albany Veterans for Peace; Iraqi Children’s Art Exchange; Women Against War; Schenectady Unitarians Social Action group; Bethlehem Neighbors for Peace; Chatham Peace Initiative.

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