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International Film Festival for Peace, Inspiration and
Equality (IFFPIE) chooses The 39th U.S. President, Jimmy Carter
as the Man of Inspiration 2015. This award is given to the
President who in the 2002 received Nobel Peace Price because of
his contribution to peace.
The founder and director of IFFPIE, Damien Dematra says that he
hope by giving this award to President Jimmy Carter will inspire
all generations to live in peace. President Jimmy Carter has
founded The Carter Center dealing with health issues, world
democracy, women�s and children's rights and Habitat for
Humanity.
The 39th President was involved in the movie Life Under
Siege, directed by Dr. Miriam Abu Sharkh. The film is about
Director Miriam Abu Sharkh's travels to Gaza, her investigations
of the smuggling tunnels to Egypt, and her relationship with her
father and half siblings, whom she is only able to visit by the
result of monumental social movements. This film was made to
raise public awareness of the Palestinian crisis in Gaza and its
effects on family, love, and life. Life Under Siege itself
received International Awards of Outstanding Excellence from
IFFPIE in category of Documentary Feature.
In 2014, IFFPIE chose President Jokowi (The President of
Indonesia) as Man of Inspiration 2014. The President was chosen
because he has inspired all generations in every aspects.This
festival is fully supported by People Creative Council (DKR),
i-Hebat International Volunteer, Russian Culture Center, World
Film Council, Film Festival Alliance, Cinema XXI, Care for
Children Foundation and Radio Republic of Indonesia (RRI) as
media partner for national and international news.
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