The Event
Canadian & Turkish Women’s Association of Ottawa,
under the auspices of the Embassy of Israel, the Embassy of Sweden,
and the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey, with the support of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa proudly presents:
The documentary film – Desperate Hours
Story of the Rescue of Jews by Turkish Diplomats
Directed and produced by Victoria Barrett, the film has won
The Jury and Audience Awards for Best Documentary
in the 2003 DC Independent Film Festival.
VENUE: Library and Archives Canada – Auditorium, 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa, ON
DATE & TIME: Monday, January 16, 2006, 7:00 PM
The pictures (Please click on the picture to enlarge)
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Jacquelin Holzman, CATWAO Honorary Member and former Mayor of Ottawa made the opening remarks. |
A view of the Auditorium |
Mr. Marcel Adams of Montreal, a survivor, spoke of his escape from Romania |