In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), Chatham Community Library will host a virtual film screening of Brave Miss World  (2013), beginning Thursday, April 20, and continuing through Thursday, April 27, 2023.

In October 1998, eighteen-year-old Linor Abargil was stabbed and raped while working as a model in Milan. Weeks later she was crowned Israel’s first Miss World. Over the course of five years, director Cecilia Peck (Shut Up & Sing) follows Abargil, on a mission to confront the trauma of her past, including a hunt for other victims of the man who raped her, preventing his parole. Abargil, a poised, magnetic and supremely empathic advocate travels from Hollywood to rape crisis centers, American college campuses and the townships of South Africa to share her story and inspire others to confront shame and to heal. Emmy nominated Brave Miss World is a call for justice and a startlingly honest portrayal of how personal tragedy can be transformed into a global awareness campaign against sexual violence.

 Film Awards: 

• Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival, Best Documentary Audience Award
• JFilm Pittsburgh, Best Documentary Audience Award
• Seattle Jewish Film Festival, Best Documentary, Audience Award
• WeWorld Intervita, Best Film Award
• Lady Filmmakers Film Festival, Best Documentary, Best of Fest

Access to the virtual screening will be available beginning Thursday, April 20, by clicking HERE .  A password is required at the time of viewing. 

Please contact social.library@chathamlibraries.org to request the password or for additional information.

This program is free and open to the public.