Phillips' Mill Forum Speaker to Take from Paris to New Hope

Phillips’ Mill Community Association’s annual Forum discussion will feature the adventures of filmmaker, author, foreign correspondent and self-confessed poker addict Daniel Dorian on May 22 at 4 p.m.

The upcoming event continues the long tradition of sharing important ideas and great stories from creative characters.

Dorian began his life in rural France, hidden from the Nazis during World War II. After D-Day, he returned to the newly liberated Paris and his Jewish parents. He spent many afternoons with his teacher and Einstein’s best friend, philosopher and mathematician, Maurice Solovine, who shared a new Einstein letter with Dorian weekly, including a memorable letter explaining the Theory of Relativity.

After studying at the Paris Conservatory, Dorian made his way to New York City, enjoying the bohemian night life while studying at Lee Strasberg’s acting studio. He toured American universities as a celebrated French poet and co-hosted a popular radio show before becoming a foreign correspondent.

As a reporter, Dorian covered many of the most important stories of our time, from the Cold War to the Apollo mission and race riots where he was beaten and left for dead. He interviewed Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra and Robert F. Kennedy, among others.

Dorian started his own film production company which led him in writing, directing and producing more than 150 documentaries and travel and corporate films.

He never forgot his early history, the liberation of Paris, and his gratitude for the American troops. In remembrance, Dorian wrote a film, Merci America, a documentary about D-Day and WWII veterans.

If you go

Daniel Dorian will share stories form his new book, “Peripatetic: A Memoir” and answer questions during a celebration of his work at the Phillips’ Mill Community Association, 2619 River Road in New Hope, on May 22 at 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The suggested donation is $5. To reserve a seat please send your name, the number of guests in your party, and your contact information to Forum@PhillipsMill.org.