A FORUM: Revolution, Romance & Realities

In the midst of the craziness of back to back work and undying and piling ideas that I have (some which I "take" action immediately, sometimes to my detriment to more lack of sleep).

I'm definitely finishing up my Friday a little bit earlier to attend ICE's awesome event, as a part of the Arab Film Festival: Revolution, Romance and Realities. With such war torn turmoil happening in the Middle East, I reflect back to the years that South-East Asia had their fair share of war traumas as well. 

As for the Vietnamese community in Australia, it has been 35 years, and what I've discovered is, the scars are still there. Many families have kept their experiences hidden and decades later, contributing to a generational rift in the community. 

Anyhow, I can't wait to back in the ICE space and mingle with my former colleagues in some debate and discussions on the this topic. Do join if you are around! :) 

A FORUM
REVOLUTION, ROMANCE, REALITIES

2011 started with a revolutionary bang on the streets and in the squares of Tunisia and Egypt, with protests erupting in Bahrain, Yemen, Libya, Oman, Jordan and Syria.

Join us as we explore the political and cultural shifts triggered by young people in the Arab world whose demands for freedom, justice and dignity have been a unifying call.

This special forum will address how new media has facilitated a critical mass movement, amplifying everyday voices, transmitting images globally.

Conversation(s) led by Dr Paula Abood – Community Cultural Development Practitioner, Writer and Activist

Reel intelligence, raw gossip, and reflective responses by Randa Abdel Fattah (Author, Human Rights Lawyer and Social Commentator) and Farid Farid aka MC Shedeed (Academic, Writer and Spoken Word Artist).

Friday 1 July
4-6pm
Switch Digital Arts Centre
8 Victoria Road, Parramatta