On Wednesday, Nov. 2, the Meredith Magazine Center will sponsor a screening of “Train to Nowhere” at 9 p.m. in Meredith 101. The film, created by Coleen Bradford Krantz and Paul Kakert, chronicles the discovery in 2002 of 11 dead bodies in a train car in Denison, Iowa.
The bodies were later revealed to be undocumented Guatemalan immigrants, killed by drug smugglers in an attempt to distract Boarder Control. The murders prompted a large-scale investigation, as well as international media attention.
Interviewees include one of the victim’s brothers, the train’s crooked conductor and the case’s lead investigator. The film deals with the impact of the murders on the national immigration debate, painting it as a complex, multi-dimensional issue.
On Wednesday, Nov. 3, Krantz will be visiting several Drake University journalism classes to discuss the film, the role of the media and immigration issues. Several professors have designated extra room for students interested in viewing the film and attending Kratz’s discussion.
For class times and details, contact Jeff Inman at 515-271-3941 or jeffrey.inman@drake.edu
For more information, visit the official “A Train to Nowhere” website.