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October 28, 2015 Page 11 Arts & ENTERTAINMENT Subscribe! 503-288-0033 Saeed “Shariff” Torres, a 63-year-old former Black Panther-turned-counterterrorism informant, is pro- filed in the documentary (T)error, a film that explores issues of domestic surveillance, racial profiling, entrapment, freedom of speech, and freedom of religious expression. Human Rights Film Series The Northwest Film Center pres- ents the documentary (T)error, a film about the government’s broad- er counterterrorism campaign and part of a series of films on human rights, on Sunday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Whitsell Auditorium at the Portland Art Museum, downtown. (T)error follows the journey of Saeed “Shariff” Torres,’ a 63-year-old former Black Panther turned counterterrorism informant for the FBI. The film offers a face- to-face exploration of the issues of domestic surveillance, racial profiling, entrapment, freedom of speech, and freedom of religious expression. The film is directed by Lyric R. Cabral, a black New York-based filmmaker and photojournalist who documents stories seldom seen in mainstream media. Taut, stark, and controversial, it illuminates the fragile relation- ships between individuals and the state in modern America and asks, “Who is watching the watchers For more information, visit www.nwfilm.org. ‘Ignite’ for Basic Rights Oregon Join over 1,000 LGBTQ Ore- gonians, elected officials, and al- lies to celebrate a year’s worth of victories in ending discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity with Basic Rights Oregon this weekend. The organization’s fall gala “Ignite” will be held Friday, Oct. 30 at the Portland Art Mu- seum. A costumed extravagan- za with a Halloween theme, this “don’t miss” event is one of the non-profit’s largest annual fund- raisers. Guests will be treated to excit- ing entertainment, special guest speakers, and a compelling live auction. Get ready for a spectac- ular show with DJ Gregarious, an open bar, free food, and costume contest with celebrity judges. A special VIP dinner with re- served seating will start at 5:30 p.m. and feature a silent auction, where dinner guests will have a chance to bid on packages like a meal made by a top chef, a week on the Oregon coast, a Palm Springs retreat, or a Paris adven- ture. The main event begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information or to buy tickets, visit basicrights. org/events/ignite. Advertise with diversity in The Portland Observer Call 503-288-0033 or email ads@portlandobserver.com Fill Out & Send To: Attn: Subscriptions, PO Box 3137, Portland OR 97208 $45.00 for 3 months • $80.00 for 6 mo. • $125.00 for 1 year (please include check with this subscription form) Name: Telephone: Address: or email subscriptions@portlandobserver.com BOWEIVEL Classic Cuts & Lawn Care Maintenance Mowing, Edging & Trimming • Pruning, Tilling, & Gardening Clean-Up & Hauling • Leaf & Debris Removal • Composting Yard Maintenance • Bark Dusting • Power- Washing • & More! Commercial & Residential Services For free estimates call Owner James Wimbish at: 503-890-4826 “Your satisfaction is my guarantee” Boweivel@comcast.net Upholster y C le aning • S ofa /L oves e at • Pet St ai ns • F l o o d R estor at i ons 5 0 3 - 7 0 5 - 2 5 8 7 2 Rooms + Hall $ 59 95 Complete House $ 109 95 We Also Do Janitorial Services Licensed • Bonded • Insured Carpet Cleaning Spot/Stain Removal • 24 Hour Flood Service Upholstery Cleaning • Area Rug Cleaning • Dry Time 2-4 Hours With Free Deoderizer Free Estimates • Available Weekends