“A Whisper to a Roar” wraps its screenings at Cine-World Film Festival in Sarasota, FL. Thanks to all who attended and to the fest organizers!
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More Pix from Madrid Screening
More photos from the Nov 12th screening at Instituto International in Madrid, hosted by the Club de Madrid and the Spanish Transition Foundation.
- Spanish Transition Foundation’s Pablo de Zavala Saro talking with writer/producer/director Ben Moses before Nov 12th screening.
Screening in Madrid
Last night “A Whisper to a Roar” screened at the Insituto Internacional in an event hosted by the Club de Madrid & Fundación Transición Española. The film was introduced by the Club de Madrid’s Secretary General Carlos Westendorp and Spanish Transition Foundation President José Luis de Zavala. Afterwards, the Club de Madrid’s Rubén Campos led a Q&A with filmmaker Ben Moses, followed by a reception. Thanks to all our new friends in Madrid for hosting this fabulous event!
Fox News Interview with Ben Moses
October 25, 2012 – Laura Ingle interviews Ben Moses on Fox News. Video.
Huffington Post Article/Review
October 22, 2012 – Huffington Post write-up and review by Deborah Stambler
Excerpts…
“…seeing this film made me realize: Yes, our system is flawed. No, I’m not always sure whom to believe. But I still want to be part of this. I want to be part of this messy, frustrating system and be active in my community.”
“The story A Whisper To A Roar tells is far from easy. The material is complex and timely, and the uncertainty, violence and constantly shifting political situations make the filmmaker’s task a daunting one. Moses handles the difficult material adroitly and though parts of the film are difficult to watch due to violence, what shines through is a core belief that people will go to great lengths to make their voices heard.”
Screening at World Movement For Democracy – Lima, Peru
On Wednesday, October 16th, “A Whisper to a Roar” screened for the multi-national participants of the World Movement for Democracy 7th Assembly held in Lima, Peru.
The film was introduced and presented by Peru’s Former President Alejandro Toledo. After the screening, a discussion panel was hosted by the film’s inspiration and Executive Producer, Larry Diamond, which included filmmaker Ben Moses, the film’s Esraa Abdel Fattah (Egypt) and Premesh Chandran (Malaysia), as well as Rodrigo Diamanti (Venezuela), Jestina Mukoko (Zimbabwe) and Inna Pidluska (Ukraine).
The film team was touched by the strong and moving response of the audience, and is working hard to address all the requests to make the film available in participants’ home countries!
Jewish News One Posting
JEWISH NEWS ONE Announces Film – “Moses launches democracy film ‘A Whisper to a Roar’” by Staff
World Premiere October 3rd!
On Wednesday, October 3rd, 600 guests gathered at the Los Angeles Directors’ Guild Theatre for the World Premiere of “A Whisper to a Roar.”
The evening started at 6:00 pm, with guests watching the Presidential Debate on a big screen TV and in the main theatre while enjoying delicious cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. When the Debate was over, the reception began, with plenty of time for photos and interviews before everyone headed into the main theatre where Emcee Mary Hart (who, along with her husband, Burt Sugarman, hosted the event) introduced the evening’s other hosts: Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villagaigosa (by video, as he had to be in Denver for the Debate!), Human Rights Foundation‘s Thor Halvorssen and the Museum of Tolerance‘s Rabbi Marvin Hier.
Opening Remarks were then made by Prince Moulay Hicham Ben Abdallah of Morocco, the film’s benefactor, and the documentary was screened.
The evening culminated with a lively Q&A moderated by Mary Hart. The panel was made up of Prince Moulay Hicham, Writer/Producer Director Ben Moses, Stanford University’s Larry Diamond (whose lifework and writings inspired the film) and Ukrainian Parliament Member Andriy Shevchenko, who was featured in the film.
The entire film team is eternally grateful to the generosity of the evening’s hosts, without whom such a special evening would not have been possible.
New Hamphire Film Festival Announced!
A Whisper to a Roar is excited to announce that we are an official selection of the New Hampshire Film Festival! We will be screening on Saturday, October 13, 12:30 PM at The Loft!
Listing in LA Times “Fall Sneak List”
It’s coming! “A Whisper to a Roar” listed in the LA Times “Fall Sneak List” for its Oct 19th opening at Laemmle NoHo 7!