The 2016 conference will be hosting a special presentation and documentary on the Syrian refugee crisis, a timely and important topic. This year the creators of Salam Neighbor will be following up their documentary with a lengthy talk on being the first filmmakers allowed to be registered and given a tent inside of a refugee camp. This special presentation will be both heart-breaking and heart-warming as we immerse ourselves into the lives of Syrian refugees.
Seven miles from war, 85,000 Syrians struggle to restart their lives inside Jordan’s Za’atari refugee camp. As the first filmmakers to be fully embedded in a camp, Chris and Zach provide an intimate look at the world’s most dire humanitarian crisis. From meeting Um Ali, a woman struggling to overcome personal loss and cultural barriers, to the street smart, 10-year-old Raouf, whose trauma hides just beneath his ever present smile, Zach and Chris uncovered inspiring stories of individuals rallying, against all odds, to rebuild their lives and those of their neighbors.
Salam (Hello) Neighbor is a film and campaign to connect the world to refugees. Chris and Zach will take you behind the scenes of their new film with this speech that includes beautiful footage, photos and surprisingly a message of hope. Their knack at clarifying and demystifying one of the world’s most complex humanitarian crises will leave you feeling more connected and empowered to make a difference for our refugee neighbors.
Chris Temple and Zach Ingrasci
April 6, 2016
1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
STC 1012
April 6, 2016
3:00 - 4:15 p.m.
STC 1012
