Not in Our Town: Light in the Darkness is a one-hour documentary about Patchogue, New York, a community devastated by hate. In 2008, the Long Island village was the site of a series of attacks against Latino residents including the murder of Marcelo Lucero, an Ecuadoran immigrant. The film profiles the community’s efforts to take action after the anti-immigrant hate crime. The town’s courage in facing down hate is underwritten by the belief that small actions by everyday people can lead to big changes.
This week is the Not in Our Town National Week of Action and now is the time to ask ourselves what we are doing to end hate in our own communities. Check your local listings and make sure to watch this documentary. In the meantime, learn more about ending hate in your community.
Michelle Watts
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