Show "Ending U.S.-Sponsored Torture Forever"

Your congregation is encouraged to show a new, revised version of the 20-minute video Ending U.S.-Sponsored Torture Forever and use a corresponding discussion guide between now and May 30, 2010.

NRCAT has set a goal of having 300 congregations in at least 30 states make a commitment to show the video and hold an adult discussion during this period.

Help us reach our goal!

Register now to show the film in your congregation!

View the 20-minute video online.
Order the DVD ($5.00).

The video is also available as an .m4v file,
which can be watched on the free QuickTime player.
Download the video file directly or via the iTunes store (228 MB).

Download one of the 6 Discussion Guides.
(Evangelical Christian, Mainline Protestant, Catholic, Muslim, Jewish, Unitarian Universalist)

Since its founding in 2006, NRCAT has sought to increase the number of people who believe that torture is always wrong with no exceptions. In light of the results of a recent poll by the Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion and Public Life, NRCAT is asking congregations to show a new, revised version of the video Ending U.S.-Sponsored Torture Forever between now and May 30, 2010.

More Information for Facilitators

The DVD includes a one-session and a two-session option for video screening and discussion.  The discussion guides provide a suggested time breakdown for sessions of one hour or less.  If you can schedule a longer session, the group will be able to go deeper with the discussion.

This resource is particularly suited for an adult discussion within a congregation, but it could also be used with older youth or college groups and in ecumenical or interfaith settings.

  • We urge congregations to consider using one of the discussion guides which contain detailed information and resources for facilitators. Discussion guides have been prepared for: Catholics, Evangelical Christians, Jews, Mainline Protestants, Muslims, and Unitarian Universalists.
  • Once a congregation agrees to screen the video, NRCAT asks that the facilitators complete an online registration form, so that we can provide further information and support, as well as track participation across the country.
  • We ask that facilitators make copies of NRCAT's statement on a “Commission of Inquiry” and urge those who participate in the discussion to consider endorsing it.
  • We also encourage facilitators to also have a copy of the definition of torture included in Article I of the U.N Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.
  • Because this DVD project is intended to help us reach new audiences, NRCAT hopes that most of the congregations participating in this project will be new to NRCAT's efforts. You can help us achieve that by promoting the video to other congregations in your area.
    If you have questions about this project, please contact John Humphries at 860-216-7972 or jhumphries@nrcat.org.