Diaspora Arts Connection and Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies proudly present an intimate screening of "The Dawn Is Too Far" documentary on Sunday, June 22nd at 5:00 PM at Central Stage. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the film's co-director, Dr. Persis Karim. Stay afterward for a celebration of the Center's work as it closes down on June 30th. Join us for snacks and festivities and share memories of the Center's work. Tell your friends and family to come along! Sunday, June 22, 2025, 5:00 PM Central Stage, 5221 Central Avenue, Richmond Tickets: $15 donation to Diaspora Arts Connection https://events.humanitix.com/film-screening-and-farewell-to-center-for-iranian-studies-at-sfsu About the film: The Dawn Is Too Far: Stories of Iranian-American Life" is a 55-minute documentary that explores the stories of eight Iranian-Americans in the San Francisco Bay Area, highlighting their history, resilience, and contributions to the region. The film challenges the dominant narratives often portrayed in the media, focusing instead on the human stories and experiences of this community. It examines how these individuals have been shaped by the complex relationship between the U.S. and Iran, while also showcasing their artistic and political engagement. #DiasporaArtsConnection #centralstage #thedawnistoofarfilm #iraniandiasporastudies @dr._pomegranate (fb)

Join us for a screening of Afshin Hashemi's film, "Sea Boys," on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at 3:15 PM, followed by a Q&A session with the film's Director. Roxie Theater, 3117 16th St, San Francisco, CA 94103 Tickets: https://roxie.com/film/sea-boys/ Runtime: 1 hour 35 minutes Film Production Year: 2022 Film Location:Iran Director: Afshin Hashemi Language: Persian with English Subtitles. Film Synopsis: Two boys live on two sides of the country. The Northern boy has lost his father. The Southern boy has lost his mother. Both of them are looking forward to a substitution. @hashemi.afshin @monafarjad @roxie_theater #diasporaartsconnection #roxitheatre (fb)