In memorial of the death of Esequiel Hernandez and in support of the Border Patrol Victims Network, the Sea Of Glass—Center For The Arts presents, The Ballad of Esequiel Hernandez.
On May 20, 1997, U.S. Marines patrolling the Texas-Mexico border as part of the War on Drugs shot and killed Esequiel Hernández Jr. Mistaken for a drug runner, the 18-year-old was, in fact, a U.S. citizen tending his family's goats with a .22 rifle. He became the first American killed by U.S. military forces on native soil since the 1970 Kent State shootings. The Ballad of Esequiel Hernández, narrated by Tommy Lee Jones, explores Hernandez's tragic death and its torturous aftermath. His parents and friends, the Marines on patrol, and investigators discuss the dangers of militarizing the border and the death of one young man.
The screening of this film is sponsored by the Border Patrol Victims Network which consists of victims of Border Patrol abuse, family members, and volunteers together in solidarity. They fight for justice and to end impunity in the U.S. Border Patrol. BPVN networks with victims and organizations along the entire U.S.-Mexico and beyond. They welcome volunteers, especially those who can provide organizational, psychological, legal, and financial assistance.
Entrance is free. Donations greatly appreciated. Make checks out to "Bridges Across Borders" and note "for BPVN". Donations are primarily used to support victims' families in their struggle for justice for loved ones.
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