To commemorate the Centennial of the end of World War I, the Embassy of France is pleased to invite you to the screening of
The American in Paris: The True story of the American Hospital of Paris
The documentary tells the story of American volunteers in France during the First World War. Centered on the American Hospital of Paris, the film shows how thousands of doctors, nurses, and ambulance drivers stepped up to help France and, in doing so, strengthened the historic ties between the two countries.
The screening will be followed by a conversation moderated by:
Olivier Barrot, French journalist, writer and professor
with
Michel Bernard,French writer and senior official
and the architect of the film,
John Crawford, Vice Chairman of the Board of Governors of the American Hospital of Paris
Program of the evening:
7pm - 7:05pm: Welcoming remarks by the Ambassador of France in the U.S., Gérard Araud
7:05pm -8pm: Screening of The American in Paris: The True story of the American Hospital of Paris
8pm - 9pm: Panel discussion and Q&A session
9pm - 9:45pm: Wine & Cheese