"Manchu: A Brotherhood of Sacrifice"

Free Screening at Ragtag Cinema

Join us for a free screening of "Manchu: A Brotherhood of Sacrifice," a documentary by Matthew Wilcox exploring the history of America’s involvement in Vietnam as told by veterans of the U.S. Army Manchus who served in-country 1966-70. Panel discussion to follow. (116 min., TV-14) Adults and teens 14 or older. Pick up free tickets starting at noon the day of the show at Ragtag or at the library.

Join the library and Ragtag Cinema for a free screening of "Manchu: A Brotherhood of Sacrifice." This documentary by Matthew Wilcox explores the history of America’s involvement in Vietnam through the lens of the men who served in the U.S. Army 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. The Manchus, as they were known, served in bases near the border of Cambodia in 1966-70. (116 minutes, rated TV-14)

A short panel discussion will follow the film. Panelists include:

• Stan Adams, a Vietnam veteran and member of Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. Author of the book "Mokane to Mole City,” an inspiration for the film "Manchu: A Brotherhood of Sacrifice."
• David Hosenfelt, a Vietnam veteran and member of Alpha Company, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army.

Adults and teens 14 and older, due to violent content and combat situations. 

A limited number of free tickets will be available at the Columbia Public Library's Welcome Desk starting at noon the day of the show. The remainder will be available for pick-up at Ragtag Cinema.

Ragtag Free Ticket Policy: Tickets to free events are available at our box office starting at noon the day of the show (unless otherwise noted). No more than two free tickets will be given to one person. A free ticket guarantees you a seat until 10 minutes before showtime and not after. If all tickets have been distributed and there are open seats at 10 till, we will start seating the theater from the waiting list (queue). Ticket holders will continue to be admitted at this time if seats are available. This policy allows us to start on time and give the audience a distraction-free experience.

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