ORONO – The Peace and Justice Center will launch its film series at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at 110 Little Hall at the University of Maine with the Academy Award-winning documentary, “Unprecedented: The 2000 Presidential Election,” the story about the battle for the presidency in Florida.

Films begin at 7 p.m. and discussion follows. Admission is free. The schedule is:

. “Hearts and Minds,” Feb. 12 – Academy Award-winning documentary on Vietnam War and lessons for future. The film is shown every year and is always followed by very emotional and informative discussion.

. “Uncovered: Whole Truth About the Iraq War,” Feb. 19 -a documentary.

. “The Rosa Parks Story,” March 17 – On Dec. 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to take a back seat on a segregated bus, which helped ignite the civil rights movement. The film follows Parks’ life and times. The film is shown in conjunction with Women’s History Month.

. “Fidel: The Untold Story,” March 25 – A Cuban film directed by Estela Bravo. It offers a close look at Castro through historical footage and interviews with Castro and such public figures as Alice Walker, Angela Davis and Nelson Mandela.

. “Bill Moyers Reports: Trading Democracy,” April 1 – The film covers legal aspects of NAFTA’s investor rules and shows the effects of NAFTA.

. “Affluenza,” April 8 – Having more stuff does not lead to happiness, and ramifications of insatiable consumerism are profound. The film offers positive solutions.

To learn more about the film series, call Doug Allen, UMaine professor of philosophy, at 581-3860, or e-mail dallen@maine.edu.