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JAN
31
Turkish Passport Film Showing
Date:
Wednesday, 31 Jan 2018
Time:
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location:
303 International Center
Department:
Center for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies
Event Details:

Film screening of "Turkish Passport"  the story of diplomats posted to Turkish Embassies and Consulates in several European countries, who saved numerous Jews during the Second World War. Based on the testimonies of witnesses, who traveled to Istanbul to find safety, the Turkish Passport also uses written historical documents and archive footage to tell this story of rescue and bring to light the events of the time. The diplomats did not only save the lives of Turkish Jews. They also rescued foreign Jews condemned to a certain death by giving them Turkish Passports. In this dark period of history, their actions lit the candle of hope and allowed these people to travel to Turkey, where they found light.

Turkish snacks and Turkish coffee will be served.

In French, Turkish, and English with English subtitles. Running time 1 hr, 31 minutes.

Sponsored by the Center for European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies, James Madison College and the Foreign Service Organization.

 

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1951292/?ref_=nv_sr_1