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Unity College to premiere documentary film on Tennessee tornado relief efforts 

(Created: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 4:58 PM EDT)

UNITY — A documentary film produced by Unity College Associate Professor John Zavodny about a disaster relief trip to tornado ravaged Tennessee will premiere at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 16, in the Student Activities Center on the college campus, 90 Quaker Hill Rd. The public showing is free.

“This film tells the story of the Humani-Ram-Itarians, a group of Unity College students who participate in disaster relief efforts,” explains Zavodny. “The group was formed shortly after hurricane Katrina and twice visited New Orleans to aid in hurricane relief efforts.”

The group takes its name from the college mascot, a Ram, and throws in a bit of community spirit, hard work and good cheer. Mix it up and you get the Humani-Ram-Itarians.

The efforts of the Humani-Ram-Itarians are in keeping with the core value of civic engagement that characterizes the spirit of Unity College.

Zavodny plans to submit the documentary to the Maine International Film Festival.

Unity College recently entered into a partnership with the Maine International Film Festival to enhance the summer film festival and will sponsor a day of environmental films at the Waterville site and Unity Centre for the Performing Arts.