[pjw] VIDEO: An Iraqi American's personal story of sanctions and war next two weeks on the Video Bus

[Peace and Justice Works]

Hello Iraq Affinity Group supporters
Below is the announcement that just went out to Flying Focus about the 
edited-down version of the 90-minute Noor Ghazi event from June 25.

As we approach the anniversaries of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and 
Nagasaki, it's also interesting that Hiroshima Day, August 6, is the 34th 
anniversary of when the sanctions were placed on Iraq after its invasion 
of Kuwait, and that August 14 marks 10 years since the US bombed Iraq when 
the Islamic State seized parts of the country.

Anyway, if you missed the livestream and haven't had a chance to see the 
show yet, here's a more compact way to watch. As noted at the end of the 
FFVC email, the 1-hour show should be up on YouTube sometime later this 
month.

peace
dan handelman
peace and justice works iraq affinity group

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2024 09:47:36
From: Flying Focus Video Collective <ffvc at flyingfocus.org>
Subject: An Iraqi American's personal story of sanctions and war next two
   weeks on the Video Bus

An Iraqi American's personal story of sanctions and war next two weeks on the
Video Bus

Noor Ghazi, an Iraqi-American peace activist based in the United States,
appeared on a livestream presentation for Portland audiences on June 25, 2024,
organized by Peace and Justice Works Iraq Affinity Group. The event was hosted
by KBOO's Lisa Loving.

Noor's story is deeply personal, but it also reflects the experiences of tens of
thousands, perhaps millions of Iraqis who lived under sanctions and war, many of
whom fled the country after the 2003 US invasion or, like Noor's family, when
the "civil war" erupted in 2006. It's a story of surviving war and trauma, a
story of adjusting to being a refugee resettled in America, and a story of hope
against all odds.

Ms. Ghazi explained that she's been returning every year recently and produced
two documentaries about Mosul, where the younger generation gives her hope for a
better future for her country of origin.

Ms. Ghazi holds an MA in Peace and Conflict Studies with a focus on
International Peace Development. She serves as Director of the University
Sponsorship Program at Guilford College with Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR).

So grab a handkerchief (and brace yourself for hearing about death and
trauma) and watch these two half-hour shows by Flying Focus, edited from the
original 90 minute video.

The original video was created on Zoom with technical direction by Moss Drake,
and other video provided by the participants. The Flying Focus show was produced
and edited by PJW Iraq Affinity Group and Flying Focus member Dan Handelman.

See the full original show at
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAWt_5biv9Y

You can see the trailer for Ms. Ghazi's first documentary, "The Mother of Two
Springs" here:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_isawR1TO7k

And her full 10 minute second piece, "Peace Letters to Nineveh" here:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7VXpc7bDHU

"Noor Ghazi: An Iraqi American Peace Activist's Story" plays back at the
following times; you can watch on cable or streaming live at these times
(Pacific Standard Time given, so for instance Monday's show is on at 9 PM
Eastern Time).

Part 1:

Monday, August 5, 6:00 PM Ch. 22 Comcast
    and streaming live at http://opensignalpdx.org/itn1

Wednesday, August 7, 11:00 PM, Ch. 23 Comcast
    and streaming live at http://opensignalpdx.org/itn2

Friday, August 9, 9:30 PM, Ch. 11 (Cable Access Network-- Citywide)
    and streaming live at http://opensignalpdx.org/can

Part 2:

Monday, August 12, 6:00 PM Ch. 22 Comcast
    and streaming live at http://opensignalpdx.org/itn1

Wednesday, August 14, 11:00 PM, Ch. 23 Comcast
    and streaming live at http://opensignalpdx.org/itn2

Friday, August 16, 9:30 PM, Ch. 11 (Cable Access Network-- Citywide)
    and streaming live at http://opensignalpdx.org/can

DVD copies of the show will be available in early September for a suggested
donation of $11 plus $4 postage. Add $3 if you would like it as a file on a USB
Flash Drive.

A community member has already donated for "streaming rights" ($35 per program -
individuals / nonprofit or $50 - larger institutions) so the show should be
available on our YouTube page shortly after it ends its run on cable access. We
will send a follow up once it is ready.

See our current streaming shows at <http://www.youtube.com/FlyingFocusShows>.

Donations of any size are always welcome to help support our all-volunteer work.
While videos can't be ordered on line (due to restrictions by Network for Good),
general support can be sent via <http://www.flyingfocus.org/donateonline.html>.

Please call or write back if you have any questions.

Thank you
dan handelman
Flying Focus

PS: Our show is carried on the Comcast's High Definition channel 322 on Monday
evenings, channel 323 on Wednesday nights and channel 331 on Fridays, but our
shows are not yet produced in HD.