Dirty Wars-Movie Showing & Discussion

Wednesday, January 13
6:30-9:00pm
Veterans for Peace, 1404 N. Broadway, St. Louis, 63102

Synopsis: Investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill travels to Afghanistan, Yemen, Somalia, and other countries where the United States has taken military action in the War on Terror. In Afghanistan, he investigates the United States military and government cover-up of the deaths of five civilians, including two pregnant women killed by US soldiers from the Joint Special Operations Command. He also discusses the case of Yemeni investigative journalist Abdulelah Haider Shaye who was detained, tried and sentenced on terrorism-related charges after reporting on American drone strikes.

Doors open at 6:30. Movie showing at 7:00, followed by a short discussion at 8:30pm.

Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdDdaahMRuo

Katerina Canyon

Katerina Canyon serves as Executive Director of the Peace Economy Project, where she combines her passion for community advocacy, creative expression, and social justice to challenge militarization and uplift human-centered policy. Drawing on experience in tech, nonprofits, and international communication, she leads research and organizing focused on peace, accountability, and community investment. She is also a poet whose work explores trauma, resilience, and collective healing.