Kostas Bakkas’ film Greek American Radicals: the untold story (2013) will be shown as a part of research seminar in Modern Greek studies in Sydney. The film tells the story of Greek American radicalism from the era of mass migration till the McCarthy period in the 50s. Focusing from the Great Depression to the demise of ethnic radicalism in the 50s the documentary challenges the preconceived notion that the story of Greek Americans was all about success.
The movie will be introduced by Professor Vrasidas Karalis, and the documentary goes for one hour. The session is on Thursday, August 22, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm in the Refectory Room, Main quad of the University of Sydney. The event is free.