HBO Documentary Films in Partnership with the Institute of Human Rights at Emory University and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights to Premiere 'FOR NEDA' at the Carter Center on Friday, June 11

HBO Documentary Films in Partnership with the Institute of Human Rights at Emory University and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights to Premiere 'FOR NEDA' at the Carter Center on Friday, June 11

***MEDIA ADVISORY***

HBO Senior Producer Nancy Abraham, Filmmaker Antony Thomas and Computer Expert Austin Heap Scheduled to Attend

WHAT: On June 20, 2009, Neda Agha-Soltan was shot and killed on the streets of Tehran during the turmoil that followed the Iranian presidential context. Within hours images of her dying moments, captured on cell phones, appeared on computer screens across the world, focusing the world's attention on mass protests against the rigged election in Iran. Neda risked her life in the cause of freedom. The Atlanta premiere is by invitation only.

WHO: -Antony Thomas: Director/Producer, FOR NEDA; has written, directed & produced 40 major documentaries and dramas including DEATH OF A PRINCESS

-Nancy Abraham, HBO Senior Vice President, HBO Documentary Films, and HBO Senior Producer, FOR NEDA

-Austin Heap, Computer expert who was able to use technology to show the world the protests and injustices in Iran despite efforts from officials to block satellites

WHEN: Friday, June 11, 2010 11:30 a.m. luncheon * 12:20 p.m. screening * 1:30 p.m. discussion

WHERE: The Carter Center * 453 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA

DETAILS: Featuring previously unseen footage of Neda with friends and family, as well as exclusive video of her recorded the day she died, FOR NEDA debuts Monday, June 14 (9:00 -10:15 pm ET), just before the anniversary of her death, exclusively on HBO, and will also be presented on Sunday, June 20, the anniversary of her death. The documentary features intimate interviews with those who knew her best - - her father, mother, sister, brother - - as they speak publicly for the first time on camera, and is narrated by Shohreh Aghdashloo (Emmy winner for HBO's "House of Saddam"; Oscar nominee for: "House of Sand and Fog").

Media requests should be directed to: Valerie Harris, HBO, 404.966.2445 or valerie@kinseygrouppr.com

*Clip reels are available for broadcast media.

/PRNewswire/ -- June 10/

Source: HBO

Web Site: http://www.hbo.com/

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