From June 18, 2014 18:30 until June 18, 2014 21:00
At Wyndham Cultural Centre - 177 Watton Street, Werribee
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Wyndham Interfaith Network invites you to a special screening of the documentary Mary Meets Mohammad.
Please join the Wyndham Interfaith Network, Wyndham Community and Education Centre and Wyndham City as a part of Refugee Week 2014 activities.
Date: Wednesday June 18, 2014 Time: 6:30pm
Location: Wyndham Cultural Centre - 177 Watton Street, Werribee
This film follows the establishment of Tasmania’s first detention centre through the eyes of local Christian woman and knitting club member Mary and Muslim Afghan Hazara asylum seeker Mohammad, who is detained inside the centre, as they connect through the gift of a knitted beanie. Find out more about the film here.
Wyndham City aims to use this event and other initiatives to actively promote cultural diversity, foster understanding and celebrate the benefits of multiculturalism. The Wyndham Interfaith Network aims to foster harmonious relationships between Wyndham community members of different religious and cultural backgrounds.
Cost: $10
Refreshments will be served by Saffron Kitchen in the foyer from 6.30pm.
More information: Please phone (03) 8734 5430 or e-mail community.development@wyndham.vic.gov.au
Tickets: Please contact the Wyndham Cultural Centre box office on (03) 8734 6000 or visit http://www.wyncc.com.au/whats_on/mary_meets_mohammad