Ultimate Citizens Film Screening and Discussion with Director

Please join us on April 29, 2025 at 7pm in Page Hall (135 Western Ave, Albany) for the Capital Region debut of the film, Ultimate Citizens.

This event is free and open to the public. Page Hall is on several CDTA bus routes (10 & 910), walkable, and also free parking is available.

ULTIMATE CITIZENS is the story of Jamshid Khajavi, an extraordinary 65-year-old Iranian American public school counselor who uses the sport of Ultimate Frisbee to help children heal. In an America where many families are quietly, barely getting by, Mr. Jamshid coaches an underdog team of kids on their way to compete in the world’s largest youth tournament. ULTIMATE CITIZENS is a celebration of resilience and belonging.

The film is 52 minutes and will be followed by a discussion with director Francine Strickwerda and representatives from co-organizers, the Albany Ultimate Disc Association and RISSE. For further information please see the attached flyer and the website here: https://www.nyswritersinstitute.org/film-screening-ultimate-citizens

Organized and sponsored by Albany Ultimate Disc Association, RISSE (Refugee & Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus, Inc.), and the NYS Writers Institute.

Co-sponsored by UAlbany’s Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy, Department of Political Science, Department of Public Administration and Policy, Center for Women in Government & Civil Society, School of Social Welfare, College of Integrated Health Sciences, Center for International Education & Global Strategy, and The Institute on Immigrant Integration Research and Policy.

For any questions, please contact RISSE Board Member Susan Appe (sappe@albany.edu). Thanks!