May
Everyday Heroes: The Power of Truth, Knowledge and History
Norwood, MA 02062
Featuring the 29-minute documentary "In the Shadow of the Acropolis"
One family's collective memoir about the compelling details of the Greek-Jewish culture that was almost wiped off the map during World War II. A story of survival made possible by one Greek-Orthodox woman - an everyday hero.
With commentary by the film's Executive Producer, Laura Zelle.
Keynote speakers
Governor Michael and Kitty Dukakis
Born to Greek immigrants, Michael Dukakis is the former Governor of Massachusetts and United States Presidential nominee. Known as a strong advocate of the people, his colleagues in the National Governors Association voted him the most effective governor in the nation in 1986.
Apppointed by President Jimmy Carter to the President's Commission on the Holocaust, Kitty Dukakis became a founding member of the United States Holocaust Memorial Council and currently serves on the Council.
