By Michelle D. Bernard
full article at dcexaminer.com
Independent Women’s Forum | 9/11/08 12:50 PM
Those who want to know the truth about Iranian justice must see Cyrus Nowrasteh’s gripping feature documentary film “The Stoning of Soraya M.”
The film – based on the book written by Friedounce Sahebjam and debuting today at the Toronto International Film Festival – depicts the true life story of Soraya M, an Iranian woman falsely accused of adultery.
http://www.indiewire.com/people/2008/09/toronto_08_disc_1.html
Cyrus Nowrasteh’s “The Stoning of Soraya M.” will be having its World Premiere in the Discovery section of the Toronto International Film Festival. Starring Shohreh Aghdashloo, the film follows a woman falsely accused of adultery in a remote Iranian village. Based on the book byFreidoune Sahebjam, TIFF describes “Stoning” as about “voiceless women, armed with only their innocence and dignity, [who] are no match for the overwhelming primal forces that overrun their town.” Nowrasteh talked to indieWIRE about the film and his hopes for Toronto.
http://hotair.com/archives/2008/09/12/film-review-the-stoning-of-soraya-m/
The Stoning of Soraya M has not yet hit theaters, but believe me, this is one film that will not appear quietly and disappear without notice. I attended a pre-release screening last night, and it reminded me of all the reasons I love film as an art form and as a medium of communication. When it finally makes it to the theaters, people should line up to see this powerful, dramatic, and disturbing representation of a true story.
Spring issue of PERSIAN HERITAGE magazine, cover story –
Dr.Yeagley: Welcome to Persian Heritage Magazine, Mr. Nowrasteh. We are honored by your consideration, and we are proud to share your ideas with not only American Iranians, but Iranian-Americans and Americans in general! We are confident that your words are especially meaningful, and we are grateful for your willingness to share your views with us. more…
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