Artfluence: Harnessing Creativity for Social Impact

Artfluence: Harnessing Creativity for Social Impact showcased the power of art and storytelling to inspire awareness and drive social transformation.

The event featured the screening of Auctus Productions’ latest documentary, Woman, Life, Freedom | Iran’s Revolution Amidst the 2022 World Cup. The film shed light on the women-led revolution in Iran and its impact on the Iranian national football team during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, capturing the courage and resilience of those standing up against decades of oppression in pursuit of fundamental human rights.

Following the screening, a panel of distinguished scholars, journalists, and artists engaged in a powerful conversation on the transformative role of art and storytelling in advancing social change, with a special focus on the Woman, Life, Freedom movement.

Our panel discussion featured:

Aloe Blacc, Grammy-Nominated Artist

Tara Ghassemieh, Iranian-American Artist and Entrepreneur  

Daniel Elahi, Co-Founder and CEO of Auctus Productions

Michele Gile, CBS News Los Angeles Reporter

 

Date ——————————————————

October 23, 2024

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5:30 pm — 7:00 pm

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UCI Student Center