Fashion Meets Film at an Evening of Tibetan Culture at Sara Campbell on June 25

Belmont World Film presents an evening of Tibetan culture on Thursday, June 25, at the Sara Campbell store in Wellesley (200 Linden Street) featuring highlights from the documentary “The Way Home: Tibetans in Exile” by Marilyn Pennell, as well as Tibetan snacks and music. The film tells the story of three generations of Tibetan women in exile in the US and their struggle to preserve their culture, family and faith far from their homeland.

Shot over two years in Washington, D.C., India (Dharamsala in the north and Bylakuppe in the south, Tibetan communities that formed after the Chinese takeover), and the Bay Area in California, the film is about courage, compassion and hope in the face of overwhelming odds. It also demonstrates how Tibetans honor and preserve their cultural heritage through the practice of singing, dancing and traditional Tibetan Opera.

Pennell, whose interest in Tibetan culture began during her experience traveling through China and Tibet as a result of being chosen as a Fulbright Hays fellow in the history and culture of China in 2006, will also discuss her experience producing the film as well as the last steps needed to complete it.

Sara Campbell will donate 10% of all sales during the evening to Belmont World Film, an international film series that promotes an appreciation and understanding of other cultures through the powerful language of film. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation presents award-winning feature films, documentaries, animation, and shorts from around the world for both adults and children enhanced by topical speakers, cultural performances and ethnic cuisine.

All of Sara Campbell’s clothing is made completely in the USA, and the company regularly gives back to the community through participation in charitable and other fundraising events in their own stores and beyond, while creating and delivering not only a unique and beautiful product, but also a transformational shopping experience.

The event is free and open to the public. For more information visit http://www.belmontworldfilm.org or call 617-484-3980.