Screening of American Nightmare / American Dream and Panel Discussion

About the Program

We present a screening of American Nightmare / American Dream, which follows the raw, emotional struggles and triumphs of four women (including current Brooklyn Law student Rebecca Lelchuk ’26) who overcome an array of barriers to escape poverty and change their lives forever – through education – and how they paved the way for others to follow. 

The event will include a screening of the 57-minute documentary, followed by a panel discussion featuring practicing attorneys who will focus on how lawyers can create systemic change. The event is presented as part of Race & the Law Week.  

Members of the Brooklyn Law School community and outside guests are more than welcome to attend, but all must RSVP.  

Program

6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. 
Screening: 6:40 p.m. to 7:40 p.m. (ET) 
Panel Discussion: 7:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

Please RSVP by Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. 

Sponsored by

Brooklyn Law and Political Economy Collective (BLPEC) and Brooklyn Law Students for the Public Interest (BLSPI)  

More Information 

General inquiries: events@brooklaw.edu | (718) 780-0321 

Requests for reasonable accommodation should be made to accommodations@brooklaw.edu at least 10 days before the event. We will do our best to address requests made after this time. 

Important Note 

Brooklyn Law School is committed to providing a forum for the discussion of important and sometimes controversial legal and social issues. The Law School provides space for dialogue and debate but does not endorse the views expressed by speakers, faculty, or participants at its events. The perspectives shared are those of the individuals involved.