Film Premiere: The Man in the Cowboy Hat

Carlos Arredondo first appeared in the news in 2004 when he learned that his oldest son, Alex, had died fighting in Iraq. The Man in the Cowboy Hat follows Carlos for the next ten years as he evolves from a grief stricken father to an influential peace activist to the Boston Marathon bombing hero.

His story of public involvement and private struggle raises important questions about the impact of war on families, patriotism and the American Dream.

Join filmmakers Janice Rogovin and Laura McLam as well as Professor of History Chris Appy, film journalist Erin Trahan, and Carlos Arredondo in a post-screening panel discussion with an audience Q&A.

This event is sponsored by the Massachusetts Humanities Foundation with additional support from the William Joiner Institute for the Study of War and Social Consequences and the Center for Independent Documentary. It is free and open to the public. So mark your calendar and register here to reserve your spot! For more information about the film visit our website: www.themaninthecowboyhat.com.