LIFT’s Official Statement—Free Tarek and John

 

 

 

John Greyson at LIFT on July 31, 2013

 

 

 

John Greyson at LIFT on July 31, 2013

 

August 30, 2013—The Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto (LIFT) joins many organizations around Canada and the world in calling for the release of Tarek Loubani and John Greyson from their detainment in Egypt since August 16, 2013. John is a member of our organization and an important filmmaker in Canada and internationally. Many of our members know him as a friend, teacher and colleague and are extremely concerned for his safety. Our friends in the medical community speak as highly of Tarek Loubani in his role as a humanitarian and doctor.

 

The above picture was taken four weeks ago, when John was at LIFT restoring some rescued footage from the Baghdad Film Archive with two of his students, Chase Joynt and Andrew Bartlett. We hope dearly that we can welcome John back to LIFT soon.

 

For more information, please go to www.tarekandjohn.com
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