Friday, September 23, 7pm, Maynard Ave. United Methodist Church, 2350 Indianola Ave.

Through a clever mix of stop-motion animation and interviews, “The Wanted 18” recreates an astonishing true story: the Israeli army’s pursuit of 18 cows, whose independent milk production on a Palestinian collective farm was declared “a threat to the national security of the state of Israel.” Consequently, the dairy is forced to go underground; the cows continue to produce their “intifada milk” with the Israeli army in relentless pursuit.

Palestinian artist Amer Shomali and Canadian director Paul Cowan tell the story from the perspective of the Beit Sahour activists, Israeli military officials, and the cows, creating an enchanting, inspirational tribute to the ingenuity and power of grassroots activism and self-determination.

Free and open to the public; light refreshments will be served.

Contact: Connie Hammond, cmhammondll@att.net