In May 2010, an international flotilla of six unarmed civilian vessels, carrying citizens from dozens of countries (including the U.S.), defied Israel’s complete naval blockade to deliver much needed construction materials and humanitarian aid to Gaza. Under the cover of darkness, the most powerful military force in the Middle East dispatched heavily armed commandos via speedboats and helicopters to seize the
Mavi Marmara, resulting in the tragic deaths of ten activists.
The Truth: LOST AT SEA presents authentic footage and narration by a survivor to reveal the factual sequence of events, shedding light on how traditional and online media platforms manipulated and vilified human rights advocates who dedicated themselves to raising awareness about the plight of Palestinians in Gaza.
Watch the film for free at your convenience; then join the Q&A Discussion with:
Rifat Audeh: director, producer, activist, survivor of 2010 Gaza Freedom Flotilla
Ann Wright: US Army Colonel (ret.); US diplomat; 2010, ‘15, ’16 Gaza Freedom Flotillas; 2018, ‘23 ground crew
Awni Farhat: Gaza activist; 2018, ‘23 Gaza Freedom Flotilla participant
Alex McDonald (moderator): author, educator, activist; 2018, ‘23 Gaza Freedom Flotilla participant
You must register to join the discussion & receive access to the film: Tinyurl.com/VFHL-August2023
Watch the Trailer: truthlostatsea.com
How this will work:
1 – Register here for the Voices from the Holy Land Online Film Salon:
Tinyurl.com/VFHL-August2023
2 – Once you register, you will get a confirmation email from Zoom with a link to the meeting and a link with to watch the film. (Save this confirmation letter as the meeting link is unique to your email and you must have this to participate.)
3 – Watch the film at your convenience before the event. Then join us with your thoughts and questions for our speakers at the Q&A Discussion on Sunday August 20, 2023 at 3 pm ET/ 12 noon PT.
Please share this announcement with your friends, family, and community. Download the event flyer and post it to your social media.
Download the event flyer here. (Download the jpg version here)
Download information about the Panelists and moderator here. (Download the jpg version here)
Don’t forget to watch recordings of previous Online Film Salon recordings in their entirety here, including for the July 16, 2023 Q&A discussion on My Tree.
The August 2023 VFHL Online Film Salon is co-sponsored by
Freedom Flotilla Coalition
SUPPORTER Organizations:: Israel/Palestine Mission Network of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) ♦ Episcopal Peace Fellowship-Palestine Israel Network ♦ Churches for Middle East Peace ♦ Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace ♦ Quaker Palestine Israel Network ♦ Unitarian Universalists for Justice in the Middle East ♦ Indiana Center for Middle East Peace ♦ Disciples Palestine-Israel Network ♦ Virginia Coalition for Human Rights ♦ Mennonite Palestine Israel Network ♦ Friends of Sabeel North America ♦ Center for Jewish Nonviolence ♦ United Church of Christ Palestine Israel Network ♦ Northern New Jersey Jewish Voice for Peace ♦ Pace e Bene Nonviolence Service ♦ Kairos Puget Sound Coalition ♦ Pax Christi USA ♦
For questions & comments please contact us at vfhlonlinefilmsalon@gmail.com
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Invitation to an Online Film Salon