Wael Ghonim, a Google executive who helped spark protests in Egypt last year in response to the death of a young man at the hands of security forces, joins the Library Foundation's Aloud series to discuss his new memoir, "Revolution 2.0: The Power of the People is Greater Than the People in Power."
From the Aloud website:
One of the key figures behind the Egyptian uprising takes us inside the making of a modern revolution -- and discusses youth, activism, the Arab Spring, and why he is optimistic for the future.Ghonim will be joined by UC Riverside professor and author Reza Aslan.
Photo via Aloud.
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KCET's quarterly screening series is back for Summer! Join us as we preview eight major new films prior to their local release. Get exclusive audio podcasts, the schedule of upcoming films and more. The series starts June 5th at 7 p.m. at the Aero Theater in Santa Monica with a screening of "Magic of Belle Island," a film staring Morgan Freeman.
The Summer Series of the KCET Cinema Series is made possible by Presenting Sponsor the E. Hofert Dailey Trust and the Johnny Mercer Foundation.
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