Film Screening of 'The Defector: Escape from North Korea' and Q&A with a NK Resettler

Join us for a special screening of 'The Defector' and a discussion with a North Korean resettler. This suspenseful documentary, filmed undercover by award-winning Korean-Canadian filmmaker Ann Shin, follows a human smugglers leading defectors escaping North Korea. Their perilous journey reflects the reality of tens of thousands of North Koreans currently in hiding in China.

Ann Shin illuminates her intimate access with three North Korean individuals in this POV film and explores universal questions about human rights, smuggling and the pursuit of freedom. The film was recently awarded Best Documentary and Best Documentary Director at the 2014 Canadian Screen Awards (Canada's Academy Awards). The documentary trailer and more information about the film can be found the official movie website here: http://www.thedefectormovie.com/ 

Following the screening, there will be a discussion and Q&A session with a North Korean resettler who recently made a journey through China to South Korea, as documented in the film. 

*All NKHR Rescue Fund events directly fund the rescue of North Korean refugees. 100% of your donation will be used to help North Korean refugees reach South Korea safely. For more information about the Rescue Fund, visit our website: http://www.nkhrrescuefund.org/.

Entry Fee: Free, with a suggested donation of 10,000. 
Receive a set of coffee mugs as a thank you gift with an additional donation of 10,000 won or more.

When: Saturday, April 25, 1:00pm-3:30pm

Where: Chungshin Girls School, Kim Maria Building 
(Annie Ellers Hall) 
1st Floor Auditorium
Sports Complex Station (Line 2, Exit 3)