January 28, 2013 — Boston.com article previewing the Harvard Kennedy School’s screening of A Whisper to a Roar.
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“A Whisper to a Roar” to Screen at the State Department!
A Whisper to a Roar will be screening at the U.S. State Department and at U.S. Embassies and Consulates around the world!
The U.S. Department of State’s Open Forum and the Senior Advisor to the Secretary for Civil Society and Emerging Democracies will be hosting a screening of A Whisper to a Roar on January 29th, 2013, with panelists Larry Diamond, whose contributions to global democracy advocacy inspired the film; filmmaker Ben Moses; and the film’s Esraa Abdel Fattah and Roberto Patiño. The hosts are also working in collaboration with over 25 US Embassies and Consulates around the world to host viewing parties with civil society leaders in their respective countries. The participating Embassies and Consulates are part of the Secretary’s Strategic Dialogue with Civil Society and will host their viewing parties as part of their mission-based working groups, which focus on engaging with civil society to further U.S. foreign policy.
KCOD Radio Interview with Ben Moses
January 11, 2013 – KCOD Radio Interview with Ben Moses at the Palm Springs International Film Festival by Shauna Holmes
KESQ Interview with Ben Moses
January 7, 2013 – KESQ Interview with Ben Moses during the Palm Springs International Film Festival 2013.
Desert Star Weekly Announcement
December 27, 2012 – The Desert Star Weekly’s announcement of “A Whisper to a Roar’s” screenings at the Palm Springs International Film Festival 2013.
Foreign Policy Article Inspired by A Whisper to a Roar
December 19, 2012 – Prompted by A Whisper to a Roar, Foreign Policy’s Democracy Lab article argues about the inevitability of democracy – by Christian Caryl.
Excerpts:
“…an inspiring documentary film.”
“…especially liked the interviews with female Egyptian activist Esraa Abdel Fattah and the Venezuelan student campaigner Roberto Patiño — both remarkable people who clearly have an interesting future ahead. It’s the self-sacrifice and idealism of figures such as these that give the story its lift.”
Cine En Violeta on “A Whisper to a Roar”
December 6, 2012 “A Whisper to a Roar” appears on Cine En Violeta blog.
Director Ben Moses at Screening for Facebook
Director Ben Moses visited Facebook headquarters in Melo Park, Calif. today to screen the film for several Facebook employees.
LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Premiere Welcome
Los Angeles Mayor Villaraigosa Introduction at the Premiere of “A Whisper to a Roar” from "A Whisper to a Roar" Documentary on Vimeo.
Although Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa had to miss the October 3 premiere, that didn’t stop him from making an appearance. He was called away at the last minute to attend the first presidential debate between President Obama and Governor Romney, but filmed this video in advance to introduce “A Whisper to a Roar” at the Director’s Guild Theatre in Los Angeles.
Film Opens Amnesty International Reel Awareness Fest
“A Whisper to a Roar” opened the Amnesty International Reel Awareness Film Festival on November 15, 2012. The screening was followed up by a lively Q&A with writer/producer/director Ben Moses via Skype. Thanks to all who participated and best to all for the rest of the festival!