The Island President

Friday January 13

6 pm wine reception, 7pm film and q&a
Casino Theater

"Essential. As informative as it is stimulating." - Time Out NY

"... An inspiring portrait." - Screen Daily

"Astonishing access. A brave battle against overwhelming odds." - Variety

THE ISLAND PRESIDENT tells the story of President Mohamed Nasheed of the Maldives, a man confronting a problem greater than any other world leader has ever faced – the literal survival of his country and everyone in it. Nasheed... read more

USA / 101 min / NR

Director(s): Jon Shenk

Producer(s): Richard Berge, Bonni Cohen, Jon Else

Cast: President Mohamed Nasheed

Details:

Party of newportFILM's GREEN SCREEN program. Casino Theater. 6pm, wine reception with food provided by Salvation Cafe. 7pm, film followed by Q&A with Virginia Lee and Teresa Crean of the Coastal Resources Center at URI and Annie Brett of Sailors for the Sea.