For Neda / Panel Discussion - Meta-House Sunday April 03
Ever wondered how you'll get your news in the future?
Find out by watching the highly-praised documentary "For Neda"
The Overseas Press Club of Cambodia presents:
"For Neda", a film by Antony Thomas
On June 29, 2009, Neda Agha Soltan was shot and killed on the streets of Tehran during the protests that followed the Iranian presidential contest. Recorded on mobile phones, images of her dying moments appeared on computer screens within hours across the world via social media sites YouTube and Twitter. Iranian opposition groups broadcast the video via YouTube and Twitter to rally support around the globe. The documentary touches on Neda's life and the events that lead to her death along with the efforts of social media activists to get the message out.
Though unsuccessful, the protests which were dubbed "The Twitter Revolution" by journalists was the first major world event broadcast worldwide almost exclusively via social media.
After the screening, the OPCC will host a panel discussion on social media and it's growing impact on journalism.
The panel consists of
- Laura Snook, editor of the Southeast Asia Globe.
- Tharum Bun, freelance journalist and blogger.
- John Weeks, Director of House32 web design and founder of TweetCambodia.
#37 Sothearos Blvd
Sunday April 3 2011
7:00 PM
Free admittance
Cash bar
posted by Jinja @ 8:44 AM
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