"The Stoning of Soraya M." Movie Presentation and Special Q & A With Academy Award Nominee and Lead Actress Shohreh

IRVINE, CA, Jun 29 (MARKET WIRE) --
The event, hosted by the non-profit organization, the World Affairs
Council of Orange County, is scheduled for Tuesday, June 30 at the
Edwards Westpark 8 at 3755 Alton Parkway, Irvine Ca. 92606. The movie
"The Stoning of Soraya M." will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by a Q & A
presentation with our special guests: Cyrus Nowrasteh, the film's
director and Academy Award Nominee and Lead Actress Shohreh Aghdashloo.

The film is directed by Cyrus Nowrasteh and stars Academy Award nominee
Shohreh Aghdashloo. "Stoning" had its world premiere at the Toronto
International Film Festival, where it was the runner-up for the Audience
Choice Award and was the second runner-up for the Cadillac People's Choice
Award.

Cost: WACOC members $25; non-members $30; students $15. Parking is
complimentary. For information and reservations, call (949)253-5751 or
visit www.worldaffairscouncil.org.

World Affairs Council of Orange County is a member-driven non-profit
organization that hosts forums on international issues and presentations
by some of the world's foremost leaders. Past speakers have included:
Muhammad Mian Soomro, Former Prime Minister of Pakistan; John Bruton,
European Union Ambassador and Former Prime Minister of Ireland; His
Excellency Ronen Sen, India's Ambassador to the United States; H.R.
McMaster, 71st Colonel, 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment; Dr. Hans Blix,
Chairman of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission; His Royal Highness
Prince Andrew; Vicente Fox, Former President of Mexico and many other well
known people with expertise in various world affairs with respect to
political, social and economic issues. The organization also offers study
field trips to foreign countries, cultural and educational institutions,
and activities that support international education in local schools and
universities. The World Affairs Council of Orange County was founded in
1967 and today has more than 500 members.

Contact:
Karen Levesque
(949) 253-5751 (phone)
(949) 253-5752 (fax)
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