12th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival
Competition: Film of Conflict & Resolution
Hamptons, NY
Thursday 21 October 3pm
Friday 22 October 10.30am
Saturday 23 October 2.30pm
For tickets and more information, go to
www.hamptonsfilmfest.org
You are invited to attend the New York Premiere screening of SEEDS, a powerful and compelling new documentary screening in competition as part of the 12th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival, Films of Conflict & Resolution.
Please find attached some brief infomation about the film. The filmmakers, Marjan Safinia and Joseph Boyle will both be in attendance at Hamptons between October 20-24th
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"..a spectacular film...truly impressive"
Judy Woodruff, CNN
"SEEDS beautifully captures the difficult and inspiring journey of teenagers
toward dialog and understanding with their traditional enemies. Adults can
only aspire to such bravery."
Michelle Pearl, Vice President, The Daniel Pearl Foundation
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SEEDS, an exceptional documentary, introduces us to ten courageous teenagers trying to accomplish what most adults can never bring themselves to do: sit down in peace to face their enemy. Every summer, kids from war-torn countries gather together for three life-changing weeks at the Seeds of Peace International Camp in Maine. Back home, it’s impossible to believe that a Palestinian can share a bunk, let alone a laugh or a hug, with an Israeli; unimaginable for an Indian to speak freely with a Pakistani; inconceivable for an American to gain insight into an Afghan. But in the woods of Maine, they share their dreams and fears and try to see beyond the prejudices that divide them.
Like a grown-up, harder-edged heir to the Academy Award nominated documentary Promises, SEEDS shows that coexistence, even temporary, is tough work, and often elusive. SEEDS intimately documents this difficult journey, where there are no superficial resolutions. At times, the teenagers seem more enlightened than their leaders, but after a year back at home—where the word peace has very little meaning—can they hold onto what they have learned? SEEDS sends a strong message of hope in a media landscape that is bursting with images of violence and intolerance.
In the words of one of the kids, "in order to make peace with your enemy, you have to go to war with yourself."
An excellent film to see with kids, and for families to see together. Uplifting, poignant and inspiring, this film is the perfect antidote to all the madness in our world.
Find out more about the film at www.seedsthemovie.com
Elderly Program/ESL(English as a Second Language) taught by Mrs. Allahverdi.
You can leave a message at Khane ye Iran in order to join this program. Light lunch will be served.
When: Friday October 15th at 11:30 - 2:00
Where: Kaneye Iran- 319 Washington St, Brighton - (617) 789-4726
Fee: $10 / person
What: Coma
When: Friday, October 15th, 2004, 6:30 PM
Where: Room 220, Behrakis Health Sciences Center(BK), Northeastern University
More information on this event can be find at:
http://www.nupersianclub.neu.edu/MOVIEs/Coma.html
Friday October 15th, 7 p.m.
Saturday October 16th, 4 p.m.
CENTRAL STANDARD FILM FESTIVAL
St. Anthony Main - 125 Main Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
SEEDS a documentary film by Marjan Safinia & Joseph Boyle
"..a spectacular film...truly impressive"
Judy Woodruff, CNN
"SEEDS beautifully captures the difficult and inspiring journey of teenagers toward dialog and understanding with their
traditional enemies. Adults can only aspire to such bravery."
Michelle Pearl, Vice President, The Daniel Pearl Foundation
An excellent film to see with your kids, and for families to see together. Uplifting, poignant and inspiring, this film
is the perfect antidote to all the madness in our world.
Find out more about the film at www.seedsthemovie.com
SEEDS, an exceptional documentary, introduces us to ten courageous teenagers trying to accomplish what most adults can
never bring themselves to do: sit down in peace to face their enemy. Every summer, kids from war-torn countries gather
together for three life-changing weeks at the Seeds of Peace International Camp in Maine. Back home, itâ^À^Ùs impossible
to believe that a Palestinian can share a bunk, let alone a laugh or a hug, with an Israeli; unimaginable for an Indian
to speak freely with a Pakistani; inconceivable for an American to gain insight into an Afghan. But in the woods of
Maine, they share their dreams and fears and try to see beyond the prejudices that divide them.
Like a grown-up, harder-edged heir to the Academy Award nominated documentary Promises, SEEDS shows that coexistence,
even temporary, is tough work, and often elusive. SEEDS intimately documents this difficult journey, where there are no
superficial resolutions. At times, the teenagers seem more enlightened than their leaders, but after a year back at
homeâ^À^Ôwhere the word peace has very little meaningâ^À^Ôcan they hold onto what they have learned? SEEDS sends a
strong message of hope in a media landscape that is bursting with images of violence and intolerance.
In the words of one of the kids, "in order to make peace with your enemy, you have to go to war with yourself."
Sima Bina and Dastan Ensemble will offer a concert in Columbus, Ohio, Monday 15 November, 2004. The concert will be in
the Auditorium, Worthington Kilbourne High School, 1499 Hard Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235. Sponsored by the Iranian
Cultural Association of Columbus. For tickets contact: 614-457-2049.