The film had its television broadcast premiere on February 8, l999, on PBS as part of its celebration of Black history month. In addition to the television broadcast, Soldiers Without Swords has been accepted into the prestigious 1999 Sundance Film Festival in the documentary category. Immediately following the film there will be an interactive question and answer session with a distinguished panel of media professionals. In consideration of March being observed as Women s Month, we will also present the Ida B. Wells Award to an outstanding woman in media. Join In College students and high school newspaper staffs are invited to participate in this event.
All media is invited to attend.