"Chasing Freedom" raises awareness of political asylum issues.

A Court TV original movie, "Chasing Freedom," premieres at 8 p.m. Eastern time on Jan. 19. The film, starring Juliette Lewis, raises awareness of the perils faced by those seeking political asylum.

"Chasing Freedom" tells the true story of Libby Brock, a lawyer who takes on the case of Meena, a young Afghan woman seeking political asylum in the United States. The Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) and other religious organizations are encouraging church groups to view the film and use it as a basis for faith-based discussion of asylum issues. "Hospitality for the uprooted is a way to live out the biblical call to love the neighbor in response to God's love in Jesus Christ," commented LIRS President Ralston Deffenbaugh.

Resource materials are available, including a companion storybook, "America: A Freedom Country"; a discussion guide; devotional materials; action opportunities; and a sample letter to support a bill now before Congress. The resource materials are available on the LIRS website, www.lirs.org.

Source: Newsline 1/16/2004
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