Duquesne University presents a free screening of Fast Food Nation as part of its second annual Human Rights Film Series,Abundance and Abuse.

Inspired by the best-selling book of the same name by Eric Schlosser, Fast Food Nation is a “mockumentary” that examines the health risks and environmental and societal impact of the fast food industry. A key focus of the film is how the U.S. meat processing industry exploits illegal Mexican immigrants.

The screening of Fast Food Nation will begin with an introduction by Rick Rehak, a marketing director from McDonald’s Corp., who will discuss his company’s social responsibility initiatives.

Organized by Duquesne’s Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, the Abundance and Abuse film series features a lineup of award-winning films that address vital issues, from the ethics of global business to the destruction of the environment.

Monday, Jan. 26, at 7 p.m

Room 105, College Hall, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Ave

The series is free and open to the public, and runs through Wednesday, Feb. 25. For more information, visitwww.duq.edu/humanrights or call 412.396.6415.

Duquesne University
Founded in 1878, Duquesne is consistently ranked among the nation's top Catholic research universities for its award-winning faculty and tradition of academic excellence. The University is nationally ranked by U.S. News and World Report and the Princeton Review for its rich academic programs in 10 schools of study for 10,000-plus graduate and undergraduate students, and by the Washington Monthly for service and contributing to students’ social mobility. Duquesne is a member of the U.S. President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for its contributions to Pittsburgh and communities around the globe. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges acknowledge Duquesne’s commitment to sustainability.

This release was posted on Thursday, January 22nd, 2009 at 3:55 pm and is filed under Events.