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GHS Documentary Series:
The Promise of Tomorrow
The Promise of Tomorrow, Part Two of the Greek Heritage Society's award winning series, The Greeks of Southern California — Through the Century, is the universal story of the Greek American experience as seen through the eyes of those who settled in Southern California. The Documentary is currently in production and will highlight the first and second generation of Greek Americans and the changing face of our community. Academy Award winner Olympia Dukakis will return to host the documentary, with additional narration by John Kapelos, as it explores the way in which the Greek American community has become an integral part of American history while maintaining a strong and unique Greek identity.
The Promise of Tomorrow:The Pioneers, 1900-1942
In 2002, GHS completed Part One, The Pioneers: 1900-1942, highlighting the achievements of early Greek immigrants. The Pioneers premiered at 20th Century Fox Studios and received the prestigious Award of Excellence from the Film Advisory Board. The film also was awarded "Best Documentary" at the 2003 International Panorama of Independent Filmmakers Festival in Thessaloniki, Greece.
The Pioneers:
GHS FLOGA (ΦΛΟΓΑ) Project:
Aims of the FLOGA Project
Concurrent with the production of the documentary series, the Greek Heritage Society's FLOGA Project is documenting and collecting the stories of early Greek immigrants and highlighting the continuity of subsquent generations. The longer term aim is to establish an Archival Resource Center to house all the historical materials that have been compiled, particularly through the Oral History Program.
Video Introduction to the Project
Please take a moment to view the short video introduction to the Floga Project, featuring Olympia Dukakis and Melina Kanakaredes.
FLOGA Project:
About the Society:
The Greek Heritage Society (GHS), a non profit organization, was established in 1985 to preserve the rich culture, heritage and traditions of Greek immigrants in Southern California.
Among its accomplishments, the society presented a Historical and Folk Art Exhibit during the 36th Biennial Clergy-Laity Congress in Los Angeles, 2002. The Greek Heritage Society celebrated its 20th anniversary with a concert in Los Angeles in October 2005.
Society's Accomplishments:
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