Film: “The Price of Sugar”
St. Francis of Assisi
6701 Muncaster Mill Road
Derwood, MD
On December 8th at 7:30 pm, St. Francis of Assisi parish, Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood, MD will offer a screening of the new film The Price of Sugar which tells the story of a Catholic missionary priest, Father Christopher Hartley, and how he advocates for Haitian laborers who work the sugar cane fields of the Dominican Republic. This inspiring film, narrated by Paul Newman, documents modern-day slavery and the work of the Church and medical missions as the Haitians struggle for basic social and economic rights. Don’t miss this local screening! Doors open at 7:10, movie starts at 7:30. The film is free, and popcorn and beverages will be served for free. A suggested donation is $10 for an adult and $5 for a child.
