Film: Pray the Devil Back to Hell

Pray the Devil Back to Hell (2008; 72 min.) chronicles the remarkable story of a group of Liberian women who came together in 2003 to end a bloody civil war and bring peace to their shattered country. Thousands of women—mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and daughters, both Christian and Muslim—staged a silent protest outside of the presidential palace, demanding a resolution to the war. Their actions were a critical element in bringing about an agreement during the stalled peace talks. Inspiring, uplifting, and motivating, Pray the Devil Back to Hell is a compelling testimony of how grassroots activism can alter the history of nations.

Cosponsored by the Harvard Art Museums; Center for African Studies, Harvard University; and Academic Ventures at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study.

The event will be held in Menschel Hall, Lower Level.

Free admission. Please enter via the Broadway Street entrance.

Complimentary parking available in the Broadway Garage, 7 Felton Street, in Cambridge.

Support for this program is provided by the Richard L. Menschel Endowment Fund.