Escaping Afghanistan: Two Girls’ 'Symphony of Courage'
Schedule
Wed May 31 2023 at 12:30 pm to 02:00 pm
Location
The Commonwealth Club | San Francisco, CA
About this Event
FILM SCREENING
The documentary Symphony of Courage tells the story of the Afghanistan National Institute of Music (ANIM) and its brave founder, Dr. Ahmad Sarmast. Challenging the Taliban’s ban on secular music, Sarmast joined forces with famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma and others to evacuate his students, including the all-female orchestra Zohra, to Portugal. The film follows Farida and Zohra Ahmadi, two pre-teen girls and the last ANIM students to be evacuated from Afghanistan.
Join us for a special screening of Symphony of Courage followed by a conversation about the film and how Afghanistan’s musical heritage is being kept alive.
Where is it happening?
The Commonwealth Club, 110 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 25.00