City of Tacoma, BEST & UW Tacoma to Recognize Women’s History Month on March 28

The City of Tacoma is partnering with Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST) and the University of Washington – Tacoma to host an awards ceremony, film and discussion on March 28 in recognition of National Women’s History Month.

The event, which will include a light lunch, will be at William Philip Hall (1918 Pacific Ave.) on the University of Washington – Tacoma’s campus from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The event will include an award presentation by Council Member Victoria Woodards followed by the screening of the film “The Long Night”, presented by BEST.

“The Long Night” is a feature documentary film that gives voice and meaning to the crisis of minors who are forced and coerced into the American sex trade. The film weaves together the stories of seven people whose lives have been forever changed by this issue. It is testimony to the lives of those who have lived the crisis.

Discretion is advised due to the adult content nature of this film. “The Long Night” is rated M for Mature, and persons under the age of 18 will not be permitted.

For more information, visit thelongnightmovie.com. If you have questions or for more information, contact Genesis Gavino atgenesis.gavino@cityoftacoma.org.

Following the screening, a community discussion will be moderated by the film’s director Tim Matsui. The panel will include trafficking experts from the fields of criminal justice, law enforcement and human services.