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OCT
24
Little Gandhi Screening
Date:
Wednesday, 24 Oct 2018
Time:
7:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location:
Wells Hall B119
Department:
Asian Studies Center
Event Details:

This feature documentary follows the life of iconic Syrian peace activist Ghiyath Matar, who became internationally known as "Little Gandhi." Matar was a key organizer of peaceful protests in his hometown of Daraya, inspiring people worldwide. His brutal torture and death at the age of 26, outraged the international community and erupted into one of the most violent crisis in modern history.

Sam Kadi is the director of acclaimed feature dramaT he Citizen , which was the recipient of five awards on the festival circuit
before being released worldwide in 2013. Kadi's recent documentary Little Gandhi is Syria's first official entry for Best Foreign Language Film for the 90th Academy Awards, and the winner of "Excellence in Filmmaking" award at the European Independent Film Festival (Paris).

​Q&A with Film Director, Sam Kadi, moderated by Dr. Mohammad Khalil