Hellenic American Educators Association Celebration of Greek Independence 2017

March 16, 2017

Hellenic American Educators Association Celebration of Greek Independence 2017

UFT members who are part of the union’s Hellenic American Educators Association turned out for the annual Celebration of Greek Independence Day on March 16 at union headquarters. They enjoyed a discussion of Greek cinema today, a Greek buffet dinner and door prizes.

Deme Savopolis welcomes members in celebration of Greek independence

Deme Savopolis, the president of the UFT Hellenic American Educators Association, welcomes members to the celebration in honor of the 196th year of Greek independence from the Ottoman Empire and introduces the speakers on Greek cinema, Jimmy Demetro (left) and filmmaker George Stephanopoulos (right).

Cara Metz

Members of the Hellenic American Educators Association listen and applaud speakers.

Cara Metz

Leona Ackerman reacts to the presentation.

Cara Metz

Jimmy Demetro shares anecdotes about the state of Greek cinema today

Jimmy Demetro, the director of the annual New York City Greek Film Festival, shares anecdotes about the state of Greek cinema today, directors he has worked with and how independent Greek films are appreciated in Greece and abroad.

Cara Metz