Mission for
Establishment of Human Rights in Iran
(MEHR
IRAN)
Screening of Two Films on the Iranians Political prisoners
MEHR Iran presented the Screening of two Documentary Films on the
Iranians Political Prisoners on
Saturday February 7, 2004. Over 300 people
participated in an event that was held at Radisson Hotel in Newport
Beach, California. 1.
Forbidden Iran (Full Version) A
disturbing report from inside Iran, where Frontline/World reporter Jane
Kokan risks her life to secretly film shocking evidence of the torture
and murder of students and journalists opposed to the Islamic Regime of
Iran. Kokan, in disguise, escapes the constant surveillance of Iranian
authorities to interview underground and jailed activists. Jane
Kokan who had kindly accepted the invitation of MEHR was present at this
event and participated in Q&A. 2.
The Tree that Remembers In a file produced by The National Film Board
of Canada, Masud Raouf, Director and animator, assembles a group of
former Iranian political prisoners who were active in the democratic
movement. Blending their testimony with historical footage and original
artwork, he honors the memory of the dead and celebrates the resilience
of the living. Shokoufeh Sakhi, one of the participant
in this movie, who spent eight years in jail, confined for months in a
coffin-like box was invited by MEHR and was present at this event to
talk about her bitter experience and take part in Q&A. Event
Program: 7.00 PM
Opening Remarks by Ms. Vida Karimi and Homa Nasi 7:10 PM
Movie Screening: The Tree that Remembers 8.00 PM
Question
and Answers with Ms. Skokoufeh Sakhi introduced by ِMrs. Parvin Vesal 8:30 PM
15 Minutes Break 8:45 PM
Movie Screening: Forbidden Iran 9:30 PM
Question
and Answers with Ms. Jane Kokan introduced by
Dr. Abdi Majlesi
10:00 PM
Open Discussion in Persian for 30 minutes Topic: Incoming
Election in Iran
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