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EOU hosts documentary; ‘The Right to Read’ fights to help youngest generation

EOU hosts documentary, ‘The Right to Read’ fights to help youngest generation

LA GRANDE, Ore. – It is said that reading is the most foundational indicator of life-long success.

That is why in celebration of National Reading Month Eastern Oregon University (EOU) in conjunction with the EOU Reading Clinic will host a showing of the documentary “The Right to Read.”

The documentary shares the stories of an NAACP activist, a teacher, and two American families that fight to provide the youngest generation with the tools to read.

“Right to Read” will be shown in Zabel Hall 101, on Friday, March 3 at 6 p.m.

The Executive Producer of the documentary is LeVar Burton, famously known for “Reading Rainbow” and as Geordi on “Star Trek: The Next Generation.”

Following the viewing, Dr. Ronda Fritz will host a discussion forum for those interested in extending the conversation. For more information regarding the film and to view a trailer, please visit: https://www.therighttoreadfilm.org/