PAST EVENTS
Freedom on Fire Screening
Freedom on Fire depicts the harsh truth of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The film explores the resilience of the Ukrainians while sharing the views and insights of the Ukrainians about the ongoing conflict in their country.
Freedom Under Fire
Exclusive Screening, Discussion,
and Members-Only Reception
Tuesday, November 29th, 2022, 6:00-8:00 pm ET
Cinema Village, 22 E. 12th St, New York, NY 10003
Acclaimed director Evgeny Afineevsky has been on the ground covering the conflict in Ukraine, finding the best and worst humanity has to offer during this war that has rocked Europe. The Common Good is honored to present an exclusive screening of the groundbreaking Freedom Under Fire documentary at New York’s iconic Village Cinema followed by a post-screening discussion with the director.
Members of the Common Good are invited to attend an exclusive reception hosted by Julia Haart after the event.
About the Film and its Director:
Freedom on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom had its world premiere at the 79th Venice International Film Festival, where it was recognized with the Kineo Award, It was selected for screenings at film festivals around the world, and has received numerous awards and honors, including at the Hamptons International Film Festival, where it was awarded the Brizzolara Family Foundation Award for Films of Conflict & Resolution.
Born in Russia, the director, Evgeny Afineevsky, is an Israeli-American film director, producer and cinematographer who is Oscar and Emmy nominated for his documentary Winter on Fire. He has filmed extensively in conflict zones in Ukraine and Syria, creating moving documentaries about the human toll and the political manipulations that fuel these conflicts. Afineevsky built his filmmaking career on providing a first-hand account of conflict, even if it means putting his own life in danger. Afineevsky's tenacity in his storytelling ultimately attracted the unwanted attention of Russian intelligence agents, who continue to track him and his work. Come meet him at our exclusive screening November 29th.
Born in Russia, the director, Evgeny Afineevsky, is an Israeli-American film director, producer and cinematographer who is Oscar and Emmy nominated for his documentary Winter on Fire. He has filmed extensively in conflict zones in Ukraine and Syria, creating moving documentaries about the human toll and the political manipulations that fuel these conflicts. Afineevsky built his filmmaking career on providing a first-hand account of conflict, even if it means putting his own life in danger. Afineevsky's tenacity in his storytelling ultimately attracted the unwanted attention of Russian intelligence agents, who continue to track him and his work. Come meet him at our exclusive screening November 29th.
NAVALNY Screening and Discussion
The gripping CNN film, “Navalny”, follows Russian opposition leader, Alexey Navalny, through his rise as political rival to Vladimir Putin, the attempted assassination of Navalny, and revelations discovered in the search to uncover the truth.
Saturday, July 23, 2022
5:00 PM 9:00 PM
Regal UA East Hampton
Hamptons, NY United States
NAVALNY
Screening and Discussion
with
Alec Baldwin and Daniel Roher
Regal UA East Hampton, Saturday, July 23rd, 2022
5:00-9:00 PM EST
The gripping CNN film, “Navalny”, follows Russian opposition leader, Alexey Navalny, through his political rise as rival to Vladimir Putin, the attempted assassination against him and the search to uncover the truth.
The documentary interweaves interviews with Navalny, Navalny’s wife and children, and eyewitnesses to key events. It then follows the suspenseful recap of Navalny’s post-recovery return to Russia and his arrest. Navalny now sits in a Russian prison cell with no release in sight.
The New York Times says this documentary “has assembled a tense and absorbing look at Navalny and his inner circle” and this might be the last time we get to see him for many years. Maybe ever.
Join The Common Good and the Hamptons International Film Festival on July 23rd.
Produced in partnership with the Hamptons International Film Festival
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