North Central College presents a free screening of the film “Homs’ Rain” with an introduction by Dr. Riad Ismat, a playwright, director and former minister of culture in Syria. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, in Smith Hall at Old Main, 30 N. Brainard St. Set in Syria and based on real events in 2014, this feature film traces the story of a family as they attempt to leave their city in the midst of the ongoing Syrian civil war. For more information call 630-637-5132.