THREAD Film Screening and Panel Discussion

On April 7th, 2011, Princeton Circle of Women, along with BPeace and the Liechtenstein Institute of Self Determination, presented a screening of the documentary THREAD.  This movie follows the journey of five Afghan businesswomen as they travel to the United States with the non-profit organization BPeace (Business Council for Peace). In the United States, the women learn practical business skills that they can take back to Afghanistan to help their businesses flourish. The film captures the heartbreaking lows and the triumphant highs of these women as they strive to help their country, which has been devastated by war and where women have very few rights. After the movie, we had a panel discussion with the CEO and co-founder of BPeace Toni Maloney, the director of THREAD Laurie Chock, and the producer of the movie Dana Kuznetzkoff. These amazing women were gracious enough to answer all of our questions and stayed for a dessert reception following the discussion. We were so honored to have them on Princeton's campus and appreciate all the support we received from the Liechtenstein Institute of Self Determination and BPeace. Here are some pictures from the event in case you missed it: