Old Dominion University’s Center for Global Health and Physicians for Peace present: Dr. Mohammad Ali Jawad
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- Date/Time
- 09/25/2013 7:00 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST
- Location
- Ted Constant Convocation Center
- Description
- Wednesday, September 25, 2013 7:00 p.m. Ted Constant Convocation Center Old Dominion University Contact: Office of Community Engagement 757-683-6946 Dr. Jawad is internationally known for his remarkable skills and plastic surgery cases, stemming from his high-profile work to restore a British model who was the victim of a vicious acid attack. HBO documented his efforts in Pakistan in “Saving Face,” a short film that was awarded the 2012 Academy Award for best short documentary. ”Saving Face” shares the stories of women victimized by brutal acid attacks as Dr. Jawad works to reconstruct and heal these victims. The documentary has subsequently been nominated for five Emmy Awards, which will be announced Sep 29th at ceremonies in New York City.
