An exclusive screening of the stunning new National Geographic documentary, Retrograde, which follows the aftermath of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan.
We will be joined by the Executive Director of the film, Baktash Ahadi, and an expert panel on the status of and advocacy for Afghans in the US and in Afghanistan.
Doors open at 6:30pm. Film begins at 7pm. Running time: 94min.
Panelists include:
Baktash Ahadi: Executive Producer of Retrograde, survivor of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, Peace Corps veteran, and former combat interpreter and cultural advisor for the US military, Baktash is a tireless storyteller and advocate for conflict refugees and underrepresented communities.
Haris Tarin: A co-founder and Board Member of the Afghan American Foundation who are working to pass legislation to protect Afghan Refugees at risk in the US. He writes writes on national security, Afghanistan, Islamist movements, civil rights/civil liberties and other topics for national publications and policy groups, and is an Ariane de Rothschild Cambridge Fellow and USC/Georgetown AMCLI Fellow.
Michael Kaufman: A Senior Staff Attorney with the ACLU of Southern California, Michael specializes in immigration and asylum law, and has argued on behalf of unjustly incarcerated immigrants in front of the Supreme Court.
Thomas Kasza: A Green Beret, combat veteran, and Executive Director of the NMRG Rescue Project, Tom strives to ensure that the US Government honors the promises made to the Afghans who volunteered to undertake the most dangerous job in Afghanistan; clearing IEDS for Green Berets.
