NPC screens biographical film 'Anna,' about Russian journalist, March 20 in Ballroom

Washington Post journalist Bob Woodward, Actor Sean Penn, U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., CNN anchor Sara Sidner, and former CIA Director John Brennan will discuss the dangers journalists face during a National Press Club Headliners panel discussion Wednesday, March 20, following the screening of the film "Anna," about life and death of Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya.

Jason Isaacs and Maxine Peake as Sasha and Anna in "Anna."
Jason Isaacs and Maxine Peake as Sasha and Anna in "Anna."

The screening begins at 7 p.m. Doors to the Club Ballroom open at 6 p.m. to allow attendees time to order a drink from the bar and mingle. Purchase your ticket online. Members must be signed in to purchase.

The film depicts Politkovskaya’s brave crusade as she risks her life to fight for an independent voice in Putin's Russia. Politkovskaya survived poisoning, detention and beatings, but was ultimately silenced, becoming one of more than 1,800 journalists killed so far this century. Politkovskaya’s story serves as a reminder of the dangers that journalists face and the importance of protecting journalists' right to report the truth without fear of death or reprisal.

The film stars Ciarán Hinds, Jason Isaacs, Ian Hart, and Maxine Peake, and is directed by James Strong. It was produced by Mark Maxey and Miriam Segal. Sean Penn is Executive Producer.

To submit a question in advance for the speakers, put ANNA in the subject line and email it to [email protected]. The deadline for submitting questions in advance is 2 p.m. on the day of the screening.

The trailer for "Anna" can be viewed here.