Saint Mary’s to show African documentary

WINONA, Minn. — “Invisible Children,” a documentary about the plight of child soldiers and “night commuters” in northern Uganda, will be shown 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at Saint Mary’s University.

The documentary was filmed by three college students who traveled to Africa in “search of a story.” What they found was “a tragedy that disgusted and inspired them, a tragedy where children are both the weapons and the victims.” Their film details the brutal attacks of a rebel group known as the Lord’s Resistance Army. The conflict has been largely unknown to the international community, while also informing audiences about the great humanitarian crisis of child soldiers.

The event — free and open to the public — will be held in Figliulo Recital Hall, located in SMU’s Performance Center.