HBO and Comcast to Host the Memphis Premiere of "CITIZEN U.S.A.: A 50 STATE ROAD TRIP" on Thursday, June 23 at The Peabody Memphis

HBO and Comcast to Host the Memphis Premiere of "CITIZEN U.S.A.: A 50 STATE ROAD TRIP" on Thursday, June 23 at The Peabody Memphis

Emmy® award-winning documentary filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi scheduled to attend

HBO in partnership with Comcast will host the invitation-
only Memphis premiere of the HBO Documentary Films
What: Presentation CITIZEN U.S.A.: A 50 STATE ROAD TRIP.
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Intrepid journalist and Emmy(r) award-winning filmmaker
Alexandra Pelosi unabashedly waves the flag in this
uplifting and illuminating look at the naturalization
process in America. Pelosi travels the U.S. to attend
naturalization ceremonies across all 50 states, where she
meets brand-new citizens to find out why they chose
America as their home. A feel-good birthday card to
America, CITIZEN U.S.A. illuminates the essence of what
separates America from every other country on earth.

Alexandra Pelosi - Emmy(R) award-winning filmmaker for
CITIZEN USA: A 50 STATE ROAD TRIP is available for
Who: interview

Arij Hamad -Memphis resident whose U.S. naturalization
ceremony is included in the film

A number of brand-new U.S. citizens will also be in
attendance following their swearing in and naturalization
earlier that same day

When: Thursday, June 23, 2011
5:00 p.m. - Reception
6:00 p.m. - Screening of CITIZEN U.S.A.

The Peabody Memphis, Grand Ballroom -149 Union Avenue,
Where: Memphis, TN

CITIZEN USA: A 50 STATE ROAD TRIP is an uplifting and
thought-provoking peek into our nation through the eyes of
those who long to become American citizens. They hold up a
mirror to show us how we look as a nation - and how much
we all take for granted: running water, electricity and the
right to bear arms, hold hands in public and vote. CITIZEN
USA: A 50 STATE ROAD TRIP debuts exclusively on HBO on
Monday, July 4 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), in celebration of
Details: Independence Day.

Media requests should be directed to: Valerie Harris, HBO, 404.966.2445 or valerie@kinseygrouppr.com

*Clip reels are available for broadcast media.

/PRNewswire/ -- June 21, 2011/

SOURCE HBO

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