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What:
International scholar, author and filmmaker Saul Landau will show and discuss his 1980 documentary, "Paul Jacobs & the Nuclear Gang" as part of Portland State University's Artists and Writers Series, in collaboration with the PSU Student Film Group. Co-directed by Jack Willis, the film investigates the government's suppression of health hazards of low-level radiation, and interviews civilians, soldiers and scientists affected by nuclear radiation. Landau's documentary won the 1980 Emmy award for best television program, the George F. Polk Award for investigative journalism on television and the Mannheim Film Festival first critic's prize.

When:
Saturday, January 28, 2006, 7 p.m.

Where:
Fifth Avenue Cinema (510 SW Hall St.).

Cost:
Admission is free and open to the public. Canned food donations for the Oregon Food Bank accepted at the door.

Contact:
For more information, contact Kimberly Willson at 503-725-4552 or at artistsandwriters@lists.pdx.edu.

Background:
The PSU Library at Portland State University is home to 1.3 million volumes, serving over 800,000 patrons annually. The PSU Library recently completed a major $2.8 million renovation, developing a state-of-the-art research center and reorganizing the entire library collection. Now in its third year, the Artist and Writers Series hosts various authors and artists throughout the season. For more information please visit www.pdx.edu/library/artistswriters.html.

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