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.
Biden: Year One
Join The Common Good for a far-ranging and informative conversation.
About The Event
We are thrilled to have former presidential advisor David Gergen, a political analyst from the Atlantic Ron Brownstein, former GOP communications director Tara Setmayer, and Time magazine’s national political correspondent Molly Ball, join us for an important look back at Joe Biden’s first year as president, examining the successes and failures, low points and the highlights of the administration so far. Our expert panel will discuss how America has changed under President Biden, and share their thoughts on what is to come in 2022 and beyond.
What are we likely to see from the next 3 years of the Biden Presidency? What is the outlook for 2022? Join The Common Good for a smart and substantive discussion about how Biden is doing, how it fits in the historical context, and how he can do better.
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