The Merger Screening followed by a conversation with Mursal Sadat
The Merger Screening followed by a conversation with Mursal Sadat
Where
Northern Community Church of Christ
81-91 High St
Preston, VIC 3072
Australia
Google map and directions
81-91 High St
Preston, VIC 3072
Australia
Google map and directions
When
June 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Contact
David Toscano
0412137777
0412137777
Refugee Week "Finding Freedom – Diversity in Community"
Movie - Conversation - Refreshments. Thursday 19 June. Doors open at 6:30 pm for a 7 pm start. This is a free ticketed event (booking link below)
The Merger is a funny, uplifting movie about the Bodgy Creek ‘Roosters’ – a struggling country footy club that finds unexpected hope and transformation when they team up with a group of local refugees. What follows is a story full of laughs, friendship, and new beginnings.
As Michael Gleeson from The Age puts it:
“Damian Callinan's understated humour is as dry as a Salada, and he nails not only his lead role but his task of delivering a film that could have easily slipped into being mawkish. After this year in politics, more so than the year of footy, it is essential viewing.”
🎤 Post-Film Conversation:
After the movie, stay for a special conversation with Mursal Sadat, one of the former players of the Afghanistan Women’s National Soccer Team, who arrived in Australia during the 2021 evacuation.
Mursal is now the Assistant Soccer Coach at South Yarra Soccer Club and a passionate advocate for inclusion, sport, and empowerment.
✨ Don’t miss this inspiring evening of laughter, learning, and meaningful conversation.