You're invited to a special screening of a powerful new documentary by LA Press Club member Gry Winther.

Narrated by Andy Garcia, the 55 minute documentary, The Women in White, tells the story of courageous Cuban women trying to free their imprisoned men.

In March 2003, Castro ordered a crackdown of dissidents.  His secret police arrested 75 men – journalists, writers and human rights activists – during three nights now known as “Black Spring.”

Two weeks later, the men’s wives, mothers, daughters and sisters gathered to pray for the release of their loved ones.  In that crystallized moment, “Las Damas De Blanco” was born. Every Sunday since, the women dress in white and silently walk the streets of Havana.

Gry Winther, a Norwegian journalist and documentary filmmaker, will discuss the dangers of traveling to Cuba and her undercover shooting of The Women in White. 

Andy Garcia will also be on hand to talk about the right to freedom of expression and life in Cuba.

Moderated by Ana Garcia, investigative reporter and anchor woman at KNBC, originally from Cuba.

Refreshments and finger food will be served.