Tickling Giants (Film)

And SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

To promote peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels.

People everywhere should be free of fear from all forms of violence and feel safe as they go about their lives whatever their ethnicity, faith or sexual orientation.

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Tickling Giants (2016), directed by Sara Taksler, is a documentary about former heart surgeon turned comedy show host, Dr. Bassem Youssef. Referred to as the “Egyptian Jon Stewart,” Youssef’s story explores how satire and the media can be wielded to support free speech and fight governmental corruption.

The film will be provided for screening through iLearn.

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