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Crossroads Film & Discussion Series: The James Foley Story

When
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
7:00 PM
Location
Red River Theatres, 11 S Main St, Concord, NH 03301
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Jim: The James Foley Story

Tuesday, May 16 at 7 PM

Red River Theatres, Concord

Join us to watch the story of James Foley, a New Hampshire native and international journalist who was the first American murdered by ISIS in Syria in 2012. Post-film discussion will feature Diane Foley, Jim's mother, and President of the James Foley Legacy Foundation, hosted by Dr. Katrina Lantos-Swett, President of the Lantos Foundation.

RED RIVER THEATRES

11 S. Main Street, Concord NH 03301

Advance registration required online or by phone at 603.314.7970; $10 suggested donation

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ABOUT THE FILM:

A look at the life of journalist James Foley, who was kidnapped in Syria in 2012 and became the first American citizen to be killed by the terrorist group ISIS. Friends, family, and professional colleagues share their recollections of him in this documentary. Directed by Brian Oakes, who was a childhood friend of Foley's. The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song.

1 hour, 40 minutes.

WATCH THE TRAILER

ABOUT THE FOLEY FOUNDATION:

The James W. Foley Legacy Foundation is a registered nonprofit foundation, that supports work in three key areas that were important to Jim’s life: American hostage freedom, protection of independent conflict journalists, and education of the public and university students regarding these silent crises.

WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF NH
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council@wacnh.org - (603) 823-3408‬

WACNH is an independent, non-profit, educational organization.

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