[MGSA-L] Freedom Besieged - Documentary - TORONTO - JAN 17/2019

June Samaras june.samaras at gmail.com
Sat Jan 12 11:27:42 PST 2019


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June Samaras
2020 Old
Thursday, January 17, 2019
Isabel Bader Theatre Toronto <https://goo.gl/maps/P62968k2QoH2>
6:30 pm – Movie Premiere
8:00 pm – Feature Panel Discussion, Q&A



Buy Tickets <https://ca.thehellenicinitiative.org/freedom-besieged-tickets/>



“Freedom Besieged” is a feature length documentary film concerning the
current economic and political climate of Greece amidst what has been
described as “one of the greatest economic collapses in human history”. The
film uniquely documents the lives of young Greeks and community leaders
searching for hope and identity amidst the doom-and-gloom messaging of what
is known by many, simply, as “The Crisis”.

“Freedom Besieged” is a call to come together to help write a new chapter
for Greece. The featured speakers in“Freedom Besieged” include Noam
Chomsky, World-renowned intellectual, Michael Dukakis, Former US
Presidential Nominee & Governor, Pyrros Dimas, Four-time Olympic medalist,
Giorgos Karagounis, Greek football legend and many others that will
enlighten us on the work that needs to be done on the ground in Greece –
and what we, too, can do to help make a real difference.

“Freedom Besieged” promises to be an engaging program that will raise
awareness and elicit support for The Hellenic Initiative Canada’s efforts
focused on crisis relief, promote health and economic development within
Greece.

Following the screening there will be a discussion panel with the
participation of the film Director Mr. Panos Yiannitsos, Mr. Robert Peck,
Former Ambassador of Canada to the Hellenic Republic and Honorary Director
of The Hellenic Initiative Canada, Mr. John Karkalatos, basketball coach
featured in the film, Mr. Vasileios Tsianos, Chair of New Leaders THI
Canada section and Ms. Katerina Sokou, Visiting Scholar, Elliott School of
International Affairs, GW and Washington DC Correspondent,  ATHIMERINI
Greek Daily and SKAI TV.  The discussion will be moderated by Professor
Spyridon Kotsovilis, Political Science at the University of Toronto. All
attendees will be able to engage in a discussion regarding all the issues
raised in the movie.


More information on the movie in PDF format:

   - Freedom Besieged Is An Intimate Portrait Of A Young Greek Generation
   Who Serve As The Focal Point For The Future Of European Youth Today.
   <https://ca.thehellenicinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Story-Freedom-Besieged-Film.pdf>
   - Freedom Besieged: The Making Of A Film.
   <https://ca.thehellenicinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Synopsis-Freedom-Besieged.pdf>



Buy Tickets <https://ca.thehellenicinitiative.org/freedom-besieged-tickets/>



The Hellenic Initiative Canada aims at harnessing the strength and
resources of the Hellenic diaspora for the benefit of Greece and its people.

More than 1,000 business and community leaders are expected to attend the
screening events nationally, with the premier event to be held at the Bader
Theatre in Toronto <https://goo.gl/maps/P62968k2QoH2> on Thursday, 17
January 2019.

Greece is a nation that has given much to the modern world. And yet, Greece
has become a country commonly defined by the economic challenges it has
faced. The Greek people, and the Greek ideal, deserve better and we, as
members of the Hellenic diaspora, or simply as philhellenes, can play our
part.

Individual tickets start at $25. All earnings of the screening of this film
will be sent to supported charities in Greece.

Thank you for your support.

Oli Mazi
John Sotos Alexander Georgiadis

The Hellenic Initiative Canada / Co – Presidents
The Hellenic Initiative Canada aims at harnessing the strength and
resources of the Hellenic diaspora for the benefit of Greece and its
people. Station
Rd
Streetsville,Ontario
Canada L5M 2V1
Tel : 905-542-1877
E-mail : june.samaras at gmail.com
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