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Local Entrepreneur Attends Special White House Screening of Hungarian Film “Children of Glory”
The affair was held to express American gratitude for Hungarian contributions to the United States
ROSWELL, Ga - October 29, 2006 - Andrea Lauer-Rice, founder and CEO of Lauer Learning was one of 48 special guests of President George W. Bush at a recent White House private dinner and special screening of 'Children of Glory', (Szabadság, szerelem) produced by Hungarian film producer Andrew G. Vajna. It was the first Hungarian film ever shown at the White House.
The film is set against the backdrop of the 1956 Hungary and portrays the '56 Hungarian Revolution and the Hungarian people 'longing to break the bonds of tyranny'. Vajna (Terminator 3 and Basic Instinct 2) produced the film and released it in Budapest this month in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution. According to White House officials the event served to express American gratitude for the contributions of Hungarians to the United States and to global freedom and democracy.
“This is a tremendous honor,” said Lauer Rice, who was invited to the screening in recognition for her work in raising the visibility and awareness of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution through products developed by Lauer Learning. “As a child and grandchild of freedom fighters, I grew up knowing about the importance of this event to our history. Being recognized for my work to preserve that history and legacy is wonderful.”
Lauer Learning, founded in 2005 and based in Roswell, Ga., creates interactive products to teach children about foreign languages, cultures and historic events, through entertaining and innovative multimedia products. By combining new technology and proven educational approaches with exciting game play, compelling stories and vivid images, Lauer Learning designs unique, engaging and unforgettable learning experiences.
Two products were just launched by Lauer Learning to commemorate the Hungarian Revolution. These products, FF56! a bilingual, historically-accurate, educational computer game for teens about the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 and “56 Stories”, a collection of personal testimonials collected through the FreedomFighter56.com website, are available through www.LauerLearning.com.
In addition to Lauer Rice and her husband C. Barton Rice, Jr., the guest list included many Hungarian Americans who have contributed through their achievements in business, science, the arts, and education including: New York Governor George Pataki, tennis star Monica Seles, President of the Hungarian American Coalition Maximilian N. Teleki, actor Tony Curtis, U.S. Ambassador to Hungary April H. Foley, and Hungarian Ambassador to the U.S. Andras Simonyi.
Lauer Learning is a multimedia educational company that creates interactive products to teach children foreign languages, cultures and historic events through experiential learning. FF56! a bilingual, historically-accurate, educational computer game for teens about the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 was launched in the fall of 2006. “Kis Majom” or “Little Monkey”, a Language Learning Packet consisting of DVDs, books and flashcards, to help parents raise their toddlers bilingually will be unveiled in 2007. All products, including “56 Stories”, a collection of personal testimonials collected through the FreedomFighter56.com website are available for purchase through the www.LauerLearning.com website.
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