For the past week Americans has been watching with rapt attention the drama unfolding in Iran after its national election. Millions of Iranians have taken to the streets to demand their freedom. Many have died in their quest for something we as Americans so easily take for granted. Last weekend Iranian-Americans took to the streets of Los Angeles, which has the largest community of Iranians in America, to express their support for a free Iran.
In providential timing, a movie is being released today that exposes the cruel treatment of women under Iran’s regime: The Stoning of Soraya M. My Townhall article this week talks about the movie and how simply going to see the film expresses support for those suffering under Iran’s despotic government. The film will open in several California cities, with more openings next weekend.
Those in Orange County will have a great opportunity to see the film and participate in a Q & A discussion with the director and two stars of the film. On Tuesday, June 30, the World Affairs Council of Orange County will host a special screening of the movie in Irvine, followed by a discussion with director Cyrus Nowrasteh, and stars of the film Shohreh Aghdashloo and Navid Negahban.
Edwards Westpark 8
3755 Alton Parkway, Irvine Ca. 92606
Members $25, Non-Members $30, Students $15
To get tickets for the screening, email wacoc@hotmail.com, or call (949) 253-575.
Take a stand against the barbaric practice of stoning, support a free Iran, and go see The Stoning of Soraya M. this weekend.