A gathering in celebration of the award-winning documentary THE STORY WON’T DIE

Following the screening will be live performances by Bboy TheShadow, one of the artists in the film, a discussion and reception.

THE STORY WON’T DIE is a documentary by award-winning filmmaker David Henry Gerson, about Syrian refugee artists. Bboy TheShadow, Syrian dancer, uses his skills to stay positive and build a new future for his family. Together with other creative personalities of the Syrian uprising, a Post-Rock musician, a rapper, and visual artists, they use their art to rise in revolution and endure exile in this new documentary reflecting on a battle for peace, justice and freedom of expression.

More details below - we hope to see you there!

18:00 Doors Open

18:30 Screening THE STORY WON’T DIE

20:00 Q&A + LIVE PERFORMANCES by Bboy TheShadow, amongst other special guests

* Reception with Syrian sweets to follow*

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All guests must be able to present proof of vaccination or results of a negative COVID test from within the last 48 hours.

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"FLASHES OF INVENTION AND INSPIRATION."

- GUY LODGE, VARIETY

"ART HUMANIZES. THIS FILM HUMANIZES."

- SHEPARD FAIREY, ARTIST AND ACTIVIST

"A FILM MIXED FROM POETRY, MUSIC, COLORS AND DREAMS HAS CREATED A NEW VISION OF THE SYRIAN TRAGEDY. MAKES YOU BELIEVE THAT NOTHING WILL GO IN VAIN."

- TALAL DERKI, ACADEMY AWARD NOMINATED DIRECTOR OF 'OF FATHERS AND SONS'

HOT DOCS '21, AFI DOCS '21, BEST DIRECTOR AWARD DOC LA '21

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With Medhat Aldaabal Tammam Azzam Diala Brisly Abu Hajar Bahila Hijazi Omar Imam Anas Magrhebi Lynn Mayya and Mhd Sabboura (aka BBoy TheShadow)

Directed by David Henry Gerson, Produced by Odessa Rae, Executive Produced by Katherine Embiricos LeFrak, Co-Executive Produced by Omeed Malik, Marco Rotunno, Alexandra Schueler, Tauck Ritzau Innovative Philanthropy and Elaine Thomas, Co-Produced by Abdalaziz Alhamza and Martin Marquet, Cinematography by Luise Schroeder, Edited by Christopher Bell and David Henry Gerson

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Due to limited occupancy seating, availability is first come first serve.

www.thestorywontdie.com

@thestorywontdie

Watch trailer here.