Philanthropy New York June Film Screening: "Smile Pinki"
As part of Philanthropy New York’s Documentary Film Series, on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, they will be screening Smile Pinki, which is an Oscar-winning documentary that follows a five-year-old girl who was born in rural India desperately poor and with a cleft lip. The simple surgery that can cure her is a distant dream until she meets Pankaj, a social worker traveling village to village, gathering patients for a hospital that provides free surgery to thousands each year.
After the screening, Smile Pinki’s award-winning filmmaker Megan Mylan will join Katy Chevigny, Executive Director of Arts Engine, in a panel discussion. The discussion will be moderated by Vincent Stehle, Program Director, Nonprofit Sector, from the Surdna Foundation.
Philanthropy New York hopes you will pass this invitation along to your members and network of colleagues. The event is free while space is available. They encourage attendees to bring along guests. For more information about the screening, please visit the event website.
Please find the detailed invitation below.
Panel Discussion with confirmed guests:
Filmmaker – Megan Mylan
Executive Director, Arts Engine – Katy Chevigny
Followed by a Wine and Cheese Reception
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
5:30 – 8:00 p.m. (check-in at 5:15 p.m.)
The Paley Center for Media
25 West 52nd Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues)
Please RSVP by visiting the event page at www.philanthropynewyork.org.
The use of The Paley Center for Media's facilities does not constitute endorsement by the Paley Center of any views expressed during this event.
Philanthropy New York seeks to create a community of shared inquiry characterized by mutual respect and trust. While our programming is meant to encourage a free and open exchange of ideas, the opinions expressed are not necessarily those of Philanthropy New York. Also in keeping with a mutually respectful environment, we ask all program participants to refrain from soliciting funds or business at meetings.
