LA Premiere of “Shadya”
Peace Over Violence co-Sponsors LA Premiere of “Shadya”- a powerful and touching documentary.
Sunday, December 10, at 3:00 p.m.
At The Fine Arts Theatre
8556 Wilshire Blvd (1 block west of La Cienega)
The film tells the story of seventeen-year-old Shadya Zoabi, a world champion in karate. But despite her father’s support, her brothers and other members of their small Arab village in northern Israel feel that karate is not an appropriate pursuit for a young Muslim woman. SHADYA tells the story of a girl who strives to succeed on her own terms-while remaining committed to her life in her community.
Peace Over Violence Executive Director, Patti Giggans speaks at the Q & A panel discussion following the screening.
The screening is free, but to guarantee admission, you must RVSP via email to lareservations@yahoo.com
The documentary will air on the emmy award-winning PBS series Independent Lense starting January 16, 2007.
For more information about the film and the screening, go to the ITVS.org Press room