Freedom Besieged

Wednesday, October 02, 2019 @ 6:00 PM
Calgary Hellenic Banquet Hall - 1 Tamarac Crescent SW, Calgary, AB
$25 General

The Hellenic Initiative of Canada and The Hellenic Community of Calgary proudly present the screening of Freedom Besieged with special guest Olympic medalist legend Pyrros Dimas

6:00 pm – Doors Open
6:20 pm – Screening
8:00 pm to 9:00 pm Q&A and Panel Discussion, Reception 

“Freedom Besieged” is a feature length documentary film concerning the current economic and political climate of Greece amidst what has been described as “one of the greatest economic collapses in human history”.

“Freedom Besieged” promises to be an engaging program that will raise awareness and elicit support for The Hellenic Initiative Canada’s efforts focused on crisis relief, promote health and economic development within Greece.

Q & A and panel discussion featuring: Film Director Mr. Panos Yiannitsos and Four-Time Olympic medalist in weightlifting, Pyrros Dimas. The discussion will be moderated by Ms. Katerina Sokou, Nonresident Senior Fellow, The Atlantic Council, and Washington DC Correspondent, KATHIMERINI Greek Daily and SKAI TV.

Proceeds of the event will go towards supporting THI Canada’s work with partner charity SOS Children’s Villages Greece Babies Home.

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