Eric Pierson, PhD led a panel on inclusion and respect at Ebertfest

Before any films were shown in the Virginia Theater, the first full day of Ebertfest started off with two panels, highlighting different importances of empathy on a personal and expansive scale. 

At 10 a.m., University of San Diego film instructor Eric Pierson led a panel titled Alliance for Inclusion and Respect: Challenging Stigma Through the Arts. (see link for more)