20th anniversary screening of ‘We Are Marshall’

PRESS RELEASE

The Marshall University Foundation and Marshall University Alumni Association, in partnership with the 75 Families Alumni Chapter, are honored to host a special 20th anniversary commemorative screening of “We Are Marshall” at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center. Doors will open at 7 and the film rolls at 8 p.m

The film first premiered on Dec. 12, 2006, at the Keith-Albee. Tickets are $20, plus applicable fees, and may be purchased online through the Keith-Albee’s website, keithalbee.com.

More than a film screening, this evening will bring the Marshall University family and Huntington community together to honor the 75 lives lost in the Nov. 14, 1970, plane crash, recognize those forever impacted and celebrate the remarkable resilience that shaped the university and the city in the years that followed.

“As we mark the 20th anniversary of ‘We Are Marshall,’ this special screening gives us an opportunity to reflect on the film’s lasting impact and the powerful story it tells of loss, resilience and the enduring strength of the Marshall family,” said Brad D. Smith, president of Marshall University. “Most importantly, it honors the 75 lives we lost and the families whose legacies remain forever woven into the story of Marshall University.”

In celebration of the film’s 20th anniversary, the Keith-Albee lobby will be transformed into a special commemorative exhibition featuring authentic film memorabilia and artifacts from Marshall University Special Collections. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the history behind the film and experience the enduring legacy of a story that continues to inspire generations. The evening will also feature an exclusive fireside chat with President Smith and Jamie Linden, screenwriter of “We Are Marshall,” offering a unique perspective on the film, its creation and the lasting significance of sharing Marshall’s story.

As a special tribute to this milestone anniversary, the first 1,000 attendees will receive an exclusive keepsake. Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on items in a silent auction. Half of the proceeds will benefit the 75 Families Alumni Chapter’s scholarship.  Recipients of the scholarship are direct descendants of those who died in the plane crash.