| Event Name: | For Neda - film screening and Q&A |
| Description: | Join us for this exclusive screening and Q&A with the film's diretcor, Anthony Thomas and journalist Saeed Kamali Dehghan.
Chair: Lindsey Hilsum, international editor, Channel 4 News
For Neda tells the story of Iran’s pro-democracy movement, portraying the plight of citizens who strive to free their country from its current government regime and the on-going struggle for women’s rights.
The film follows the story of Neda Agha-Soltan, who was shot dead on June 20t 2009 on the streets of Tehran. Within hours of her death, Neda’s dying moments, captured on cell phones, were appearing on computer screens across the world. Award-winning filmmaker, Antony Thomas and undercover Iranian journalist, Saeed Kamali Dehghan, reveal who this young woman was and why she became a powerful symbol for millions.
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| Type of Event: | Society - Social Issues - Events |
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| Event Location: | RSA |
| Event City: | London |
| Type of Venue: | Private Organization Space |
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| Event Start Date | 16-Jun-11 |