Often times we see gossip columns that focus on celebrity relationships, fashion, and follies. Many times it is difficult, if not impossible, to read and learn about celebrities of substance. Shiva Rose, starring in her latest film “David and Layla,” bravely brings current issues to the forefront of our minds both on and off film. Active in human rights, anti-war protests and organizations, Shiva dedicates as much time as possible to fighting injustice and violence across the world. She has also become the first Persian actress to lead in an English speaking film. The film David and Layla tackles such politically charged issues as the Israeli Palestinian conflict by using…
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The age of the world’s youngest graduate, Michael Kearney. He received a B.A. in anthropology from the University of South Alabama.
An Anti-Rape Condom? I cannot place myself in the shoes of a rape victim. I cannot begin to imagine the blinding fear that comes with walking the streets of Johannesburg, or the pangs of helplessness, hopelessness, and indiscriminate fury that rape victims attempt to deal with. I cannot relate to those who have felt like they have had their humanity violated, their decency trampled, and their norms of order and stability stripped down violently in an act of shameful cowardice.
Bridge-builders Narges Bajoghli and Nikoo Paydar When the 1979 Iranian Revolution forced many citizens to flee the country in different directions, a sense of connectivity between community members was lost. Determined to rebuild a strong foundation for the Iranian community to flourish upon, twenty-four year-olds Narges Bajoghli and Nikoo Paydar co-founded the Iranian Alliances Across Borders (IAAB) in 2003…
Worst. Interview. Ever. We’ve all had them – the point in an interview that makes you cringe and think, “Did I really just say/do that?”, leaving you only to grin stupidly. Or run away. Whatever your moment, we want to know!Tell us your most embarrassing/strange/funny interview experience, so that our TCC readers know they’re not alone in their embarassing mistakes. And don’t worry – you can be as anonymous as you want – just let us know in your email. Either way, it makes us laugh. With you, that is.
Oct 12 – Oct 15: New Hampshire Film Expo- Portsmouth International Film Festival
Opening Night Oct 12th:
Closing Night 7PM Sunday Oct 15th At Seacoast Repertory Theatre- Closing Awards Ceremony venue
October 27
TCF-NY: POKER TOURNAMENT
when
7:30 pm (EST); 4 minutes
where
Pratt Mansion, 1027 Fifth Avenue in New York-Manhattan, NY
