Charity screening of ‘Ghosts of Cite Soleil’ for Haiti
Sienna Miller has donated the designer Cartier bag that she wore to the Premier of ‘G.I. Joe’ to raise money for Haiti, she has also donated a personal ‘G.I. Joe’ hat and a signed picture. Ridley Scot has joined her by donating a signed and framed ‘Kingdom of Heaven’ limited print for action. The charity screening of ‘Ghosts of Cite Soleil’ event will be hosted by Mica Paris, Jenni Falconer, Harry Lloyd and Calum Best with a meet and greet reception from Martine McCutcheon, Cerys Matthews, Charlie Brooks, Status Quo, Duran Duran, Boy George and Tamzin Outhwaite.
This ‘raw, painful documentary’ [The Observer] takes a real and gritty look at the reality of life in Haiti, produced by and starring Haiti born musician Wyclef Jean. There will also be the opportunity to win over £5,000 worth of prizes.
The celebrity hosted screening will take place at 2pm on 26th February at The Electric Cinema in Notting Hill. The screening will be followed by a Q & A hosted by a Film Critic, with an Aid Specialist, who has over 10 years of experience in humanitarian crisis zones and a British Documentary Maker.
"Haiti is still in desperate need of our attention, and our aid. The column inches may fade, but we must not forget the survivors. Please attend the ‘Ghosts of Cite Soleil’ screening to learn more about this country that has touched us all, whilst raising vital funds for Haiti - one of the poorest countries in the world" comments actress and local resident Sienna Miller
An estimated three million people were affected by the 2010 earthquake and the Haitian Government reports that between 217,000 and 230,000 people have been identified as dead, an estimated 300,000 injured and approximately 1,000,000 homeless. The death toll is only expected to rise.
The celebrity hosted charity screening is open to all for a required minimum donation of £15 per ticket, which will also include drink, popcorn and celebrity introduction.
To purchase tickets/make a donation, please visit: http://www.justgiving.com/haitiscreening