Bellingham Human Rights Film Festival kicks off Feb. 17

The Bellingham Human Rights Film Festival marks its 11th year with screenings that document worldwide human rights concerns and efforts to promote positive change.

The festival runs from Thursday, Feb. 17, through Feb. 26 at Western Washington University's Fairhaven College auditorium, Pickford Film Center, Northwest Indian College, Bellingham and Sehome high schools and Bellingham Technical College.