"Mom and Dad: I Have Something to Tell You," Assi Azar and his Coming Out Story
Monday, November 02, 2015
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Assi Azar
Sponsor(s): Jewish Life at Duke, Asian & Middle Eastern Studies (AMES), Blue Devils United (BD United), Center for Jewish Studies, Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity, and Duke Friends of Israel (DFI)
Cost: FREE
Assi Azar is a popular, openly gay Israeli television personality. He's known for his work in several popular Israeli TV programs including The Show, Good Evening with Guy Pines, and The Champion: Locker Room. He currently co-hosts Big Brother - Israel with Erez Tal and tours internationally teaching students about the progressive nature of Israel and the LGBTQ community there. Azar's new 45 minute documentary, "Mom and Dad: I Have Something to Tell You," follows stories of coming out and the ways in which Israel may be more progressive than the United States for LGBTQ people.Light refreshments will be served.
Type: ISRAEL FOCUS, MULTICULTURAL/IDENTITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT/SOCIAL ACTION, DIVERSITY/INCLUSION, MOVIE/FILM, LECTURE/TALK, RELIGIOUS/SPIRITUAL, STUDENT, INTERNATIONAL, and FREE FOOD AND BEVERAGES
Contact: Jewish Life at Duke
