The White Helmets: Film Screening & Discussion
Join us for a community viewing of the inspiring documentary, "The White Helmets." The Netflix short film, which recently won Best Documentary at the 89th Academy Awards, follows the daily operations of a group of volunteer rescue workers of the Syrian Civil Defense, also known as the White Helmets.
We will be joined by Dr. Jaber Hassan, a local Maryville doctor and member of the Syrian-American Medical Society (SAMS) who has traveled on several medical missions to Syria, including a trip to the war-torn city of Aleppo. Yassin Terou, owner of Yassin's Falefel House, will also join us and share his experiences as a Syrian refugee and entrepreneur living in Knoxville.
This event is free and open to the public. To help us best prepare, please reserve your free ticket here: http://tinyurl.com/whitehelmetsscreening
This film screening is not intended for children under 12 . View the trailer here: http://tinyurl.com/whitehelmetstrailer
Cosponsors include Annoor Academy of Knoxville, Syrian American Medical Society- SAMS, Tayseer Seminary, Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, The Knoxville Mercury, Yassin's Falafel House, and UTK Muslim Student Association External Event Url
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