About this Event
Do you want to write your family memoir in 100 words—tiny but powerful? Do you want to share a piece of you that will connect you with your family, or tell the story of your ancestors? A short piece that you can expand on—that you can make into an audio story, share on your business website, publish as is, or make into a short legacy film?
Join Hanan Daqqa for a 2-hour storytelling workshop designed for family members who want to preserve a family story for the next generation. This workshop is inspired by the course Hanan teaches at George Washington University, called “Not Another Home Movie.” You will walk away with a draft of a family story that will include a conflict and resolution, and reveal the wisdom behind the story.
The event will start with a brief film screening of award-winning films about family to offer inspiration, followed by brainstorming activities and prompts, a collage exercise, and a writing session.
You don’t have to be a writer or an artist to write your memoir—just be yourself.
Are you still unsure? Here’s why it matters: we cannot evolve and become who we really are unless we understand what has happened to us. And we cannot understand until we tell that story. In the process of telling the story, new doors open.
To learn more about Hanan and the Not Another Home Movie Film Festival, check out her website: https://notanotherhomemovie.com/
Agenda:
- 6:20-6:30 pm: Check In
- 6:30-6:40 pm: Screening of Award-Winning Family Films
- 6:45-8:30 pm: Storytelling Workshop
Highlights:
- 2 hours
- In person
- 50% of proceeds go to APWA
FAQ:
- Question: Where do the proceeds of this event go to?
- Answer: 50% of the proceeds will go to American Palestinian Women’s Organization (APWA), and 50% will go to Not Another Home Movie.
Event venue & nearby stays
Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry Street Southeast, Vienna, United States
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