The Greek Seas: Ithacas (Re)Discovered Through the Lens: Refuge

Event time: 
Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Location: 
Institution for Social and Policy Studies (PROS077 ), A002 See map
77 Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Event description: 

Brought to life by masters of the lens, this film series is a voyage across the multiple shades of the Greek blue seas that have witnessed centuries of human existence in the eastern Mediterranean. From archaeology and history, to myth and fable, commerce and war, romance and desire, environment and health, escape and refuge, the Greek seas have lived it all. They have inspired poets and kings alike, energized conquerors and peace-warriors, have sent merchants to places yet unseen and undiscovered, and provided food for many and refuge and peace for others.

The series will cover four themes: Exploration, Refuge, Journey and Protection.

Discussants/Panelists
Chris George (Executive Director, Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services)
Kaveh Khoshnood (Associate Professor of Epidemiology, YSPH)
Gregory Pappas (Executive Producer Border Souls)

a. 4.1 Miles (21 minutes)
http://www.scpr.org/programs/the-frame/2017/02/14/55043/oscar-nominated-…
A short film documenting the journey of a group of refugees struggling for their lives in the Aegean.

b. Border Souls
From war-torn countries to dangerous sea crossings, refugees journey north with one thing on their minds: Borders. But when Europe closes their borders to Greece and international news coverage wanes, the refugees become invisible to the outside world. They become the Border Souls.

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