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News Release
April 9, 2007
Diverse Perspectives Series at Boise State University Presents
'Knocking'
Boise State University and ITVS Community Cinema will present a free
screening of the documentary “Knocking” from 5-6:30 p.m. April 24 in the Student
Union Bishop Barnwell Room. An additional screening will be from 10-11:30 a.m.
April 28 in Room 102E at BSU West in Nampa.
“Knocking” focuses on Jehovah’s Witnesses — moral conservatives who stay out of
politics, but who have won a record number of court cases. They refuse blood
transfusions on religious grounds, but embrace the science behind bloodless
surgery. In Nazi Germany, they could fight for Hitler or go to the concentration
camps — they chose the camps. “Knocking” follows two families who stand firm for
their faith, revealing how Jehovah’s Witnesses have helped shape history beyond
the doorstep.
Following the film, a Jehovah’s Witness will speak and lead an audience
discussion on civil liberties and bloodless surgery, two elements that are
prominent in the film.
“Knocking” is part of the Diverse Perspectives Film Series, a partnership of
Independent Television Service, Idaho Public Television, and the Boise State
University Division of Student Affairs, Student Activities, the Women’s Center
and the Cultural Center.
For more information, call (208) 426-1223 or visit
http://sub.boisestate.edu/gallery/diverseperspectives.
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Contact: Holly Gilchrist, Student Activities, (208) 426-1223,
hollygilchrist@boisestate.edu
Media Contact: Julie Hahn, University Communications, (208) 426-5540,
juliehahn@boisestate.edu
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