Persian New Yorker Stories: Screening and Panel Discussion
With the Director: Hassan Solhjoo
Moderated by Shabnam Tolouei

A group of Iranians living in the USA are trying to organize a big Parade in Manhattan to represent their identity, but it is a monumental challenge for them. A rug washer, a chef, a nurse mom, a joker, a couple of young Persian dancers, and an old Persian jewish tailor are in a race against time to make the big colorful parade work. While the second generation of these immigrants do not see the point in sticking to their parents' culture and traditions and want to be more American.

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Duration: 75 minutes

Director Hassan Solhjoo is a senior producer in BBC world Service. He is the editor and presenter of a film showcase in BBC Persian TV. He studied cinema in Iran and UK and has made more than 10 films, mainly documentaries in and out of Iran. He has earned awards from National and international film festivals. His films include:

Mullah's Daughter (2019)
Persian New Yorker Stories (2016)
Daddy's School (2014)
Image Latent (2013)
Simin resident of wandering island (2012)
Throw a stone in to the water (2011)
The Birds I dreamed (2010)
In search of a healer (2007)
Fish talking (2006)
A Simple song of praising the sound (1992)
The night season (1991)