Happening @ Michigan https://events.umich.edu/list/rss RSS Feed for Happening @ Michigan Events at the University of Michigan. CAS Artist Spotlight Stories | Nora Martirosyan and her film “Should the Wind Drop” (2020) (October 27, 2021 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/85632 85632-21627902@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 6:00pm
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: Center for Armenian Studies

In-person and virtual event.
Film screening: 6 PM
Film discussion: 7:45 PM
The in-person audience will watch the film and participate in a discussion with the film director who will join virtually.
Location: Room 1010, Weiser Hall, 500 Church Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109.

You can also participate virtually by registering in advance for the webinar here: https://myumi.ch/wlB27.
After registration, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to join the webinar.
Virtual participants will be able to join for the Q/A part with the film director at 7:45 PM, after the in-person screening of the film.

In this film, Martirosyan takes us on a journey to discover Nagorno-Karabakh, its timeless scenery, and its inhabitants who fight daily for the recognition of their state. Through the Western perspective of her main character, portrayed by Grégoire Colin, Martirosyan allows the viewer to discover this territory which has its own capital, president, and constitution, despite not being recognized at a legal and geopolitical level.

Alain, an international auditor, arrives to assess the airport of a small self-proclaimed republic in the Caucasus in order to give the green light for its reopening. Edgar, a local boy, runs his own peculiar small business outside the airport. After interacting with the child and other residents, Alain is able to discover this isolated land and will risk everything to allow the country to open up.

Nora Martirosyan is a film director and an artist who was born in Armenia and lives in France. She graduated from art school in Yerevan (Armenia), Le Fresnoy (France) and the Rijksakademie in Amsterdam. She was resident at the Villa Medicis, the French Academy in Rome during 2013-14. Currently, she is a Professor at Bordeaux School of Fine Arts.

Martirosyan has directed several award-winning short films and her feature film “Should the wind drop” is the first Armenian film in the official selection of Cannes film festival since 1965.

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us at caswebinars@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Mon, 11 Oct 2021 13:29:52 -0400 2021-10-27T18:00:00-04:00 2021-10-27T20:30:00-04:00 Weiser Hall Center for Armenian Studies Film Screening CAS Artist spotlight Stories | Nora Martirosyan and her film “Should the Wind Drop” (2020)
ELI Student to Student Events Fall 2021 (October 28, 2021 6:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/88412 88412-21653782@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, October 28, 2021 6:30pm
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: English Language Institute

Are you an avid lover of Fall and all things Halloween? In honor of spooky season, we are hosting a movie night for the classic Halloween comedy film Hocus Pocus, featuring Halloween history and trivia! Pizza will be provided to participants and there will be plenty of candy to go around. The trivia winner will also receive a special prize. Come celebrate Halloween with the ELI!

Sign up here: https://myumi.ch/r8Wnz

This event will be held in person. Social distancing and wearing masks (while not eating or drinking) will be practiced.

ELI Student to Student events are fun, interactive offerings planned and led by U-M students to help U-M international students meet people and make connections. They include activities to relieve stress, increase social connectedness, and help you learn about US and Michigan culture—while practicing English!

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Film Screening Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:47:18 -0400 2021-10-28T18:30:00-04:00 2021-10-28T21:00:00-04:00 Weiser Hall English Language Institute Film Screening Smiling Jack o Lantern Cartoon
Halaloween: An Online Muslim Horror Film Festival - On Demand between Oct 1-31 (October 29, 2021 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/86902 86902-21637399@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, October 29, 2021 12:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

Welcome to Halaloween! From Oct 1-31, GISC will be streaming Muslim horror films from across the globe for free. Films will each be available for one week in October, but available to pre-order anytime at: https://myumi.ch/wlkQ7.
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From Oct 29th to Nov 5th, stream the Indonesian horror film Impetigore on demand at watch.eventive.org/halaloween. Pre-order the film anytime, and check out the rest of the months Halaloween Horror selection!

2019 | 106 minutes | English | Indonesia
Directed by: Joko Anwar
Featuring: Tara Basro, Ario Bayu, Marissa Anita, Christine Hakim, Asmara Abigail

*Contains blood, gore and mature subject matter. Halaloween Horror Rating 5/5 - Gory, suspenseful female-centered folk horror set in a remote Indonesian village*

Down on her luck, Maya learns that she may inherit a house in her ancestral village. But when Maya returns to the village with her loyal best-friend, Dini, she’s unaware that the community has been trying to kill her to remove the curse that's plagued them for years. As she unravels the complicated truth of her past, Maya finds herself in a fight for her life. A SHUDDER ORIGINAL.

Join us the last week of October for a panel discussion on all things Halaloween.
Check our Facebook or Twitter for more information.
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The annual Halaloween: A Muslim Film Festival is presented by the Global Islamic Studies Center (GISC) at the University of Michigan.

What's Halaloween? In 2019 during the month of October, we launched the first ever Muslim Horror Film Festival: Halaloween. Halaloween screens horror films from across the globe that were made by, for, or about Muslims with the hopes of understanding ‘What scares Muslim audiences? Are horror movies halal?’. The previous Halaloween Festivals featured A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night, Dachra, Siccin 4 and more.

This year we are hosting the festival online and screening one film a week for the month of October. We're giving you the remote and allowing viewers to watch on their own time: each film will be available for a whole week. We're also inclusive of everyone's film needs: from new horror fans who close their eyes through most of the films, to those who love the gore - we've got films for everyone! Check the Halaloween Horror Rating in the description of each film for a better sense on how scary each film will be.

The festival remains free, and will come to you wherever you are (though some films may not be available in certain countries). Films will be unlocked online each week of October, and viewers will have the week to watch each film. We'll wrap up the month of October with a live panel discussion on Muslim Horror, the use of Islam and the Quran, and how each region differs in its creation of horror films (sign up to our newsletter below to stay updated on this event, or check our social media).

The 2021 Halaloween Lineup:

October 1 - 122 | 2019 | Egypt
October 8 - KL24: Zombies | 2017 | Malaysia
October 15 - Kandisha | 2008 | Morocco
October 22 - Madayen | 2016 | Saudi Arabia
October 29 - Impetigore | 2019 | Indonesia

Halaloween is brought to you by the Global Islamic Studies Center, and cosponsored by the Middle Eastern Studies Department, the Department of Film, Television, and Media, the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures, Arab and Muslim American Studies, the Humanities Institute, the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, the African Studies Center, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Center for Arab American Studies (UM-Dearborn), the Arab American National Museum, and Shudder.



Love Horror Films? Shudder streams the best in new independent and international horror, including Jayro Bustamante’s 2021 Peabody Award-winner La Llorona. Try Shudder free for 14 days with promo code HALALOWEEN when you sign up at Shudder.com.


Want to hear about similar events from U-M Islamic Studies? Sign up for the GISC Newsletter (https://myumi.ch/nbW83)! We send out a monthly newsletter in collaboration with the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, and the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum.

Stay tuned on our upcoming events by following our socials here:

Facebook: UmichGISC
https://www.facebook.com/UmichGISC/

Twitter: @umichgisc
https://twitter.com/umichGISC

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to islamicstudies@umich.edu.

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Film Screening Fri, 29 Oct 2021 09:41:35 -0400 2021-10-29T12:00:00-04:00 2021-10-29T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Halaloween: An Online Muslim Horror Film Festival - On Demand between Oct 1-31
Cancelled: Movie Night on the Grove (October 29, 2021 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/88500 88500-21654565@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, October 29, 2021 6:00pm
Location: The Grove
Organized By: Engineering Office of Student Affairs

*****This event has been cancelled.********

Join us for the last Movie Night on the Grove this Friday, October 29th at 6pm! We are celebrating Halloween with the classic movie, Hocus Pocus. Grab a blanket, lawn chair, or hammock, and meet us at the Grove for food trucks, cider, and fall treats! We will also give out hand warmers to the first 200 students.

***Registration is required in order to receive a food voucher! Each student must register individually. The deadline to register is Wednesday, October 27th.

Special thank you to JP Morgan Chase for making this event possible!

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Film Screening Fri, 29 Oct 2021 13:44:44 -0400 2021-10-29T18:00:00-04:00 2021-10-29T20:00:00-04:00 The Grove Engineering Office of Student Affairs Film Screening Please follow me on instagram :) https://www.instagram.com/paige.marie.cody/
For Halloween: the International Studies Horror Filmfest 2021 (October 31, 2021 9:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/88479 88479-21654238@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, October 31, 2021 9:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: University Library

This year the library's International Studies Horror Filmfest — our annual Halloween spectacular — is once again offered virtually. The movies are from around the world, but each one is subtitled in English.

Get your snacks in order and prepare to be horrified! If you’ve got creaky floors, or a loud water heater, we won’t judge you for wanting somebody’s hand to hold while you watch.

WATCH AT YOUR LEISURE

The movies are available through Kanopy and Alexander Street streaming movie services, which means you can watch them at your leisure — any day or time. Log in with your U-M credentials.

Let the Right One In — Swedish — 1 hr 54 mins
https://myumi.ch/yKeVR
In this romantic horror film, a bullied 12-year-old boy develops a friendship with a pale, serious young girl who only comes out at night. There was an American remake of this movie, but this is the original.

Bacurau — Portuguese, filmed in Brazil — 2 hrs 11 mins
https://myumi.ch/QAejq
In this thriller mystery, Bacurau — a (fictional) small town in Brazil — disappears from maps and GPS after its elderly matriarch dies. Residents see a UFO-shaped drone flying overhead.

Dead Friend, or The Ghost — Korean — 1 hr 35 mins
https://myumi.ch/r8WV7
This horror film is set in a high school, where a bright young student loses her memory. Her old friends mysteriously die one by one, her memory starts returning, and she investigates.

Dogtooth — Greek — 1 hr 37 mins
https://myumi.ch/jxpRN
In this violent drama, parents keep their three children ignorant of the world outside their fenced compound, keeping them in a perpetual childhood well into adulthood. This movie is definitely 10+ on the vicious scale!

WATCH WITH US ON HALLOWEEN

Sign into Canvas with your U-M credentials: https://umich.instructure.com/enroll/XAFGE9

You can access the movies in Canvas at any time to watch on your own, but please join us for a group viewing on Halloween (Sunday, October 31) so you can chat during the movies! We'll be broadcasting on Canvas at these (approximate) times:

4:00 pm: Let The Right One In
6:00 pm: Bacurau
8:30 pm: The Dead Friend (The Ghost)
10:15 pm: Dogtooth

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Film Screening Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:15:50 -0400 2021-10-31T09:00:00-04:00 2021-10-31T23:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location University Library Film Screening Images from the DVD covers of four horror movies
The Band's Visit (November 4, 2021 7:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/88559 88559-21655082@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, November 4, 2021 7:00pm
Location: North Quad
Organized By: Judaic Studies

Thursday, November 4
7-9pm
North Quad, Space 2435
105 S. State Street

This comedy-drama is about a band of the Egyptian police force heading to Israel to play at the inaugural ceremony of an Arab arts center, only to find themselves lost in the wrong town. Following the film, there will be a short faculty-led discussion. This event is free and open to the public and there will be popcorn!

If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to attend this screening, please contact judaicstudies@umich.edu or 734-763-9047 in advance of the event.

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Film Screening Fri, 22 Oct 2021 16:24:18 -0400 2021-11-04T19:00:00-04:00 2021-11-04T21:00:00-04:00 North Quad Judaic Studies Film Screening The Band's Visit
28th Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival (November 5, 2021 7:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/87995 87995-21648236@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, November 5, 2021 7:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Copernicus Center for Polish Studies

The Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival is an annual event organized by the Polish Cultural Fund in cooperation with the Ann Arbor Polonia Association and the U-M Polish Student Association. Since its inception in 1993, the festival has featured contemporary Polish documentaries, animated shorts, and feature films offering diverse perspectives on a range of Polish and global issues. The festival features a juried film competition in three categories: documentary film, short narrative film, and film debut.

For this year's full program and to purchase tickets, please see the festival website: https://www.annarborpolishfilmfestival.com/

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Film Screening Wed, 06 Oct 2021 17:14:19 -0400 2021-11-05T19:00:00-04:00 2021-11-05T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Copernicus Center for Polish Studies Film Screening 28th Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival
28th Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival (November 6, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/87995 87995-21648237@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, November 6, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Copernicus Center for Polish Studies

The Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival is an annual event organized by the Polish Cultural Fund in cooperation with the Ann Arbor Polonia Association and the U-M Polish Student Association. Since its inception in 1993, the festival has featured contemporary Polish documentaries, animated shorts, and feature films offering diverse perspectives on a range of Polish and global issues. The festival features a juried film competition in three categories: documentary film, short narrative film, and film debut.

For this year's full program and to purchase tickets, please see the festival website: https://www.annarborpolishfilmfestival.com/

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Film Screening Wed, 06 Oct 2021 17:14:19 -0400 2021-11-06T00:00:00-04:00 2021-11-06T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Copernicus Center for Polish Studies Film Screening 28th Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival
28th Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival (November 7, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/87995 87995-21648238@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, November 7, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Copernicus Center for Polish Studies

The Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival is an annual event organized by the Polish Cultural Fund in cooperation with the Ann Arbor Polonia Association and the U-M Polish Student Association. Since its inception in 1993, the festival has featured contemporary Polish documentaries, animated shorts, and feature films offering diverse perspectives on a range of Polish and global issues. The festival features a juried film competition in three categories: documentary film, short narrative film, and film debut.

For this year's full program and to purchase tickets, please see the festival website: https://www.annarborpolishfilmfestival.com/

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Film Screening Wed, 06 Oct 2021 17:14:19 -0400 2021-11-07T00:00:00-04:00 2021-11-07T19:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Copernicus Center for Polish Studies Film Screening 28th Ann Arbor Polish Film Festival
PCK Reclaiming the City Film Screening | Cheonggyecheon Medley (November 7, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/88633 88633-21656238@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, November 7, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Nam Center for Korean Studies

This event is in coordination with our PCK conference, Reclaiming the City. Full conference details available here: https://myumi.ch/xm1XG

We welcome the public to the opportunity to view Director Kelvin Kyung Kun Park's film as featured in the conference's Artist Talk, CHEONGGYECHEON MEDLEY! The film screening will be presented through a virtual format.

2010 | 80 Minutes | Kelvin Kyung Kun Park | Documentary/History. NR.
Free | Open to the public | In Korean with English subtitles

The narrator writes a letter to the ghost of his grandfather wondering if his recurring childhood nightmare of rusted metallic image is related to the family history. After running a scrap metal factory in Tokyo during World War II, his grandfather ended up in Cheonggyecheon of Seoul where rundown small scale metal workshops still exist amidst the gentrifying city. Drawing clues from fragments of dreams and myths relating to the metal, the film reveals the secret alchemy of third world modernity in Cheonggyecheon where these obsolete hand laborers still survive.

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Directions:
Attendees must first register for a free Michigan Theater Customer Account at any time through the Michigan Theater website. During this initial registration, you will not be connected to any particular film. We recommend you register for your account early for your own convenience.

You may register for your free customer account here: https://bit.ly/kcn-acct

During the film’s screening dates November 7-14, attendees should log-in to their free customer account, visit the film's webpage on the Michigan Theater website and click “Rent here” for the film. If you are registered with a customer account and rented the film during its scheduled screening dates, you will receive an email confirmation with a free link to view the film.

Visit the theater's Cheonggyecheon Medley webpage between Nov 7-14 to rent the film: https://michtheater.org/virtual/cheonggyecheon-medley

The video link will only be available for 72 hours from the time you press play. You may watch as much or little as you like during that time. After these 72 hours, even if not yet finished, the link will become inactive. You may re-access your rental link during the rental period by clicking on the “Click here to stream” button in your confirmation e-mail or through your orders in your customer account.

We hope you enjoy the film from home!

The event is made possible through generous funding provided by the Korea Foundation. The event is free and open to the public. Cosponsored by the A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning and the Korea Foundation.

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 09 Nov 2021 09:12:54 -0500 2021-11-07T00:00:00-04:00 2021-11-07T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Nam Center for Korean Studies Livestream / Virtual PCK Reclaiming the City Film Screening | Cheonggyecheon Medley
PCK Reclaiming the City Film Screening | Cheonggyecheon Medley (November 8, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/88633 88633-21656239@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, November 8, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Nam Center for Korean Studies

This event is in coordination with our PCK conference, Reclaiming the City. Full conference details available here: https://myumi.ch/xm1XG

We welcome the public to the opportunity to view Director Kelvin Kyung Kun Park's film as featured in the conference's Artist Talk, CHEONGGYECHEON MEDLEY! The film screening will be presented through a virtual format.

2010 | 80 Minutes | Kelvin Kyung Kun Park | Documentary/History. NR.
Free | Open to the public | In Korean with English subtitles

The narrator writes a letter to the ghost of his grandfather wondering if his recurring childhood nightmare of rusted metallic image is related to the family history. After running a scrap metal factory in Tokyo during World War II, his grandfather ended up in Cheonggyecheon of Seoul where rundown small scale metal workshops still exist amidst the gentrifying city. Drawing clues from fragments of dreams and myths relating to the metal, the film reveals the secret alchemy of third world modernity in Cheonggyecheon where these obsolete hand laborers still survive.

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Directions:
Attendees must first register for a free Michigan Theater Customer Account at any time through the Michigan Theater website. During this initial registration, you will not be connected to any particular film. We recommend you register for your account early for your own convenience.

You may register for your free customer account here: https://bit.ly/kcn-acct

During the film’s screening dates November 7-14, attendees should log-in to their free customer account, visit the film's webpage on the Michigan Theater website and click “Rent here” for the film. If you are registered with a customer account and rented the film during its scheduled screening dates, you will receive an email confirmation with a free link to view the film.

Visit the theater's Cheonggyecheon Medley webpage between Nov 7-14 to rent the film: https://michtheater.org/virtual/cheonggyecheon-medley

The video link will only be available for 72 hours from the time you press play. You may watch as much or little as you like during that time. After these 72 hours, even if not yet finished, the link will become inactive. You may re-access your rental link during the rental period by clicking on the “Click here to stream” button in your confirmation e-mail or through your orders in your customer account.

We hope you enjoy the film from home!

The event is made possible through generous funding provided by the Korea Foundation. The event is free and open to the public. Cosponsored by the A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning and the Korea Foundation.

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 09 Nov 2021 09:12:54 -0500 2021-11-08T00:00:00-05:00 2021-11-08T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Nam Center for Korean Studies Livestream / Virtual PCK Reclaiming the City Film Screening | Cheonggyecheon Medley
PCK Reclaiming the City Film Screening | Cheonggyecheon Medley (November 9, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/88633 88633-21656240@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Nam Center for Korean Studies

This event is in coordination with our PCK conference, Reclaiming the City. Full conference details available here: https://myumi.ch/xm1XG

We welcome the public to the opportunity to view Director Kelvin Kyung Kun Park's film as featured in the conference's Artist Talk, CHEONGGYECHEON MEDLEY! The film screening will be presented through a virtual format.

2010 | 80 Minutes | Kelvin Kyung Kun Park | Documentary/History. NR.
Free | Open to the public | In Korean with English subtitles

The narrator writes a letter to the ghost of his grandfather wondering if his recurring childhood nightmare of rusted metallic image is related to the family history. After running a scrap metal factory in Tokyo during World War II, his grandfather ended up in Cheonggyecheon of Seoul where rundown small scale metal workshops still exist amidst the gentrifying city. Drawing clues from fragments of dreams and myths relating to the metal, the film reveals the secret alchemy of third world modernity in Cheonggyecheon where these obsolete hand laborers still survive.

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Directions:
Attendees must first register for a free Michigan Theater Customer Account at any time through the Michigan Theater website. During this initial registration, you will not be connected to any particular film. We recommend you register for your account early for your own convenience.

You may register for your free customer account here: https://bit.ly/kcn-acct

During the film’s screening dates November 7-14, attendees should log-in to their free customer account, visit the film's webpage on the Michigan Theater website and click “Rent here” for the film. If you are registered with a customer account and rented the film during its scheduled screening dates, you will receive an email confirmation with a free link to view the film.

Visit the theater's Cheonggyecheon Medley webpage between Nov 7-14 to rent the film: https://michtheater.org/virtual/cheonggyecheon-medley

The video link will only be available for 72 hours from the time you press play. You may watch as much or little as you like during that time. After these 72 hours, even if not yet finished, the link will become inactive. You may re-access your rental link during the rental period by clicking on the “Click here to stream” button in your confirmation e-mail or through your orders in your customer account.

We hope you enjoy the film from home!

The event is made possible through generous funding provided by the Korea Foundation. The event is free and open to the public. Cosponsored by the A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning and the Korea Foundation.

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 09 Nov 2021 09:12:54 -0500 2021-11-09T00:00:00-05:00 2021-11-09T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Nam Center for Korean Studies Livestream / Virtual PCK Reclaiming the City Film Screening | Cheonggyecheon Medley
PCK Reclaiming the City Film Screening | Cheonggyecheon Medley (November 10, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/88633 88633-21656241@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Nam Center for Korean Studies

This event is in coordination with our PCK conference, Reclaiming the City. Full conference details available here: https://myumi.ch/xm1XG

We welcome the public to the opportunity to view Director Kelvin Kyung Kun Park's film as featured in the conference's Artist Talk, CHEONGGYECHEON MEDLEY! The film screening will be presented through a virtual format.

2010 | 80 Minutes | Kelvin Kyung Kun Park | Documentary/History. NR.
Free | Open to the public | In Korean with English subtitles

The narrator writes a letter to the ghost of his grandfather wondering if his recurring childhood nightmare of rusted metallic image is related to the family history. After running a scrap metal factory in Tokyo during World War II, his grandfather ended up in Cheonggyecheon of Seoul where rundown small scale metal workshops still exist amidst the gentrifying city. Drawing clues from fragments of dreams and myths relating to the metal, the film reveals the secret alchemy of third world modernity in Cheonggyecheon where these obsolete hand laborers still survive.

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Directions:
Attendees must first register for a free Michigan Theater Customer Account at any time through the Michigan Theater website. During this initial registration, you will not be connected to any particular film. We recommend you register for your account early for your own convenience.

You may register for your free customer account here: https://bit.ly/kcn-acct

During the film’s screening dates November 7-14, attendees should log-in to their free customer account, visit the film's webpage on the Michigan Theater website and click “Rent here” for the film. If you are registered with a customer account and rented the film during its scheduled screening dates, you will receive an email confirmation with a free link to view the film.

Visit the theater's Cheonggyecheon Medley webpage between Nov 7-14 to rent the film: https://michtheater.org/virtual/cheonggyecheon-medley

The video link will only be available for 72 hours from the time you press play. You may watch as much or little as you like during that time. After these 72 hours, even if not yet finished, the link will become inactive. You may re-access your rental link during the rental period by clicking on the “Click here to stream” button in your confirmation e-mail or through your orders in your customer account.

We hope you enjoy the film from home!

The event is made possible through generous funding provided by the Korea Foundation. The event is free and open to the public. Cosponsored by the A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning and the Korea Foundation.

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 09 Nov 2021 09:12:54 -0500 2021-11-10T00:00:00-05:00 2021-11-10T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Nam Center for Korean Studies Livestream / Virtual PCK Reclaiming the City Film Screening | Cheonggyecheon Medley
PCK Reclaiming the City Film Screening | Cheonggyecheon Medley (November 11, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/88633 88633-21656242@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, November 11, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Nam Center for Korean Studies

This event is in coordination with our PCK conference, Reclaiming the City. Full conference details available here: https://myumi.ch/xm1XG

We welcome the public to the opportunity to view Director Kelvin Kyung Kun Park's film as featured in the conference's Artist Talk, CHEONGGYECHEON MEDLEY! The film screening will be presented through a virtual format.

2010 | 80 Minutes | Kelvin Kyung Kun Park | Documentary/History. NR.
Free | Open to the public | In Korean with English subtitles

The narrator writes a letter to the ghost of his grandfather wondering if his recurring childhood nightmare of rusted metallic image is related to the family history. After running a scrap metal factory in Tokyo during World War II, his grandfather ended up in Cheonggyecheon of Seoul where rundown small scale metal workshops still exist amidst the gentrifying city. Drawing clues from fragments of dreams and myths relating to the metal, the film reveals the secret alchemy of third world modernity in Cheonggyecheon where these obsolete hand laborers still survive.

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Directions:
Attendees must first register for a free Michigan Theater Customer Account at any time through the Michigan Theater website. During this initial registration, you will not be connected to any particular film. We recommend you register for your account early for your own convenience.

You may register for your free customer account here: https://bit.ly/kcn-acct

During the film’s screening dates November 7-14, attendees should log-in to their free customer account, visit the film's webpage on the Michigan Theater website and click “Rent here” for the film. If you are registered with a customer account and rented the film during its scheduled screening dates, you will receive an email confirmation with a free link to view the film.

Visit the theater's Cheonggyecheon Medley webpage between Nov 7-14 to rent the film: https://michtheater.org/virtual/cheonggyecheon-medley

The video link will only be available for 72 hours from the time you press play. You may watch as much or little as you like during that time. After these 72 hours, even if not yet finished, the link will become inactive. You may re-access your rental link during the rental period by clicking on the “Click here to stream” button in your confirmation e-mail or through your orders in your customer account.

We hope you enjoy the film from home!

The event is made possible through generous funding provided by the Korea Foundation. The event is free and open to the public. Cosponsored by the A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning and the Korea Foundation.

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 09 Nov 2021 09:12:54 -0500 2021-11-11T00:00:00-05:00 2021-11-11T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Nam Center for Korean Studies Livestream / Virtual PCK Reclaiming the City Film Screening | Cheonggyecheon Medley
PCK Reclaiming the City Film Screening | Cheonggyecheon Medley (November 12, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/88633 88633-21656243@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, November 12, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Nam Center for Korean Studies

This event is in coordination with our PCK conference, Reclaiming the City. Full conference details available here: https://myumi.ch/xm1XG

We welcome the public to the opportunity to view Director Kelvin Kyung Kun Park's film as featured in the conference's Artist Talk, CHEONGGYECHEON MEDLEY! The film screening will be presented through a virtual format.

2010 | 80 Minutes | Kelvin Kyung Kun Park | Documentary/History. NR.
Free | Open to the public | In Korean with English subtitles

The narrator writes a letter to the ghost of his grandfather wondering if his recurring childhood nightmare of rusted metallic image is related to the family history. After running a scrap metal factory in Tokyo during World War II, his grandfather ended up in Cheonggyecheon of Seoul where rundown small scale metal workshops still exist amidst the gentrifying city. Drawing clues from fragments of dreams and myths relating to the metal, the film reveals the secret alchemy of third world modernity in Cheonggyecheon where these obsolete hand laborers still survive.

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Directions:
Attendees must first register for a free Michigan Theater Customer Account at any time through the Michigan Theater website. During this initial registration, you will not be connected to any particular film. We recommend you register for your account early for your own convenience.

You may register for your free customer account here: https://bit.ly/kcn-acct

During the film’s screening dates November 7-14, attendees should log-in to their free customer account, visit the film's webpage on the Michigan Theater website and click “Rent here” for the film. If you are registered with a customer account and rented the film during its scheduled screening dates, you will receive an email confirmation with a free link to view the film.

Visit the theater's Cheonggyecheon Medley webpage between Nov 7-14 to rent the film: https://michtheater.org/virtual/cheonggyecheon-medley

The video link will only be available for 72 hours from the time you press play. You may watch as much or little as you like during that time. After these 72 hours, even if not yet finished, the link will become inactive. You may re-access your rental link during the rental period by clicking on the “Click here to stream” button in your confirmation e-mail or through your orders in your customer account.

We hope you enjoy the film from home!

The event is made possible through generous funding provided by the Korea Foundation. The event is free and open to the public. Cosponsored by the A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning and the Korea Foundation.

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 09 Nov 2021 09:12:54 -0500 2021-11-12T00:00:00-05:00 2021-11-12T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Nam Center for Korean Studies Livestream / Virtual PCK Reclaiming the City Film Screening | Cheonggyecheon Medley
PCK Reclaiming the City Film Screening | Cheonggyecheon Medley (November 13, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/88633 88633-21656244@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, November 13, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Nam Center for Korean Studies

This event is in coordination with our PCK conference, Reclaiming the City. Full conference details available here: https://myumi.ch/xm1XG

We welcome the public to the opportunity to view Director Kelvin Kyung Kun Park's film as featured in the conference's Artist Talk, CHEONGGYECHEON MEDLEY! The film screening will be presented through a virtual format.

2010 | 80 Minutes | Kelvin Kyung Kun Park | Documentary/History. NR.
Free | Open to the public | In Korean with English subtitles

The narrator writes a letter to the ghost of his grandfather wondering if his recurring childhood nightmare of rusted metallic image is related to the family history. After running a scrap metal factory in Tokyo during World War II, his grandfather ended up in Cheonggyecheon of Seoul where rundown small scale metal workshops still exist amidst the gentrifying city. Drawing clues from fragments of dreams and myths relating to the metal, the film reveals the secret alchemy of third world modernity in Cheonggyecheon where these obsolete hand laborers still survive.

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Directions:
Attendees must first register for a free Michigan Theater Customer Account at any time through the Michigan Theater website. During this initial registration, you will not be connected to any particular film. We recommend you register for your account early for your own convenience.

You may register for your free customer account here: https://bit.ly/kcn-acct

During the film’s screening dates November 7-14, attendees should log-in to their free customer account, visit the film's webpage on the Michigan Theater website and click “Rent here” for the film. If you are registered with a customer account and rented the film during its scheduled screening dates, you will receive an email confirmation with a free link to view the film.

Visit the theater's Cheonggyecheon Medley webpage between Nov 7-14 to rent the film: https://michtheater.org/virtual/cheonggyecheon-medley

The video link will only be available for 72 hours from the time you press play. You may watch as much or little as you like during that time. After these 72 hours, even if not yet finished, the link will become inactive. You may re-access your rental link during the rental period by clicking on the “Click here to stream” button in your confirmation e-mail or through your orders in your customer account.

We hope you enjoy the film from home!

The event is made possible through generous funding provided by the Korea Foundation. The event is free and open to the public. Cosponsored by the A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning and the Korea Foundation.

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 09 Nov 2021 09:12:54 -0500 2021-11-13T00:00:00-05:00 2021-11-13T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Nam Center for Korean Studies Livestream / Virtual PCK Reclaiming the City Film Screening | Cheonggyecheon Medley
PCK Reclaiming the City Film Screening | Cheonggyecheon Medley (November 14, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/88633 88633-21656245@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, November 14, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Nam Center for Korean Studies

This event is in coordination with our PCK conference, Reclaiming the City. Full conference details available here: https://myumi.ch/xm1XG

We welcome the public to the opportunity to view Director Kelvin Kyung Kun Park's film as featured in the conference's Artist Talk, CHEONGGYECHEON MEDLEY! The film screening will be presented through a virtual format.

2010 | 80 Minutes | Kelvin Kyung Kun Park | Documentary/History. NR.
Free | Open to the public | In Korean with English subtitles

The narrator writes a letter to the ghost of his grandfather wondering if his recurring childhood nightmare of rusted metallic image is related to the family history. After running a scrap metal factory in Tokyo during World War II, his grandfather ended up in Cheonggyecheon of Seoul where rundown small scale metal workshops still exist amidst the gentrifying city. Drawing clues from fragments of dreams and myths relating to the metal, the film reveals the secret alchemy of third world modernity in Cheonggyecheon where these obsolete hand laborers still survive.

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Directions:
Attendees must first register for a free Michigan Theater Customer Account at any time through the Michigan Theater website. During this initial registration, you will not be connected to any particular film. We recommend you register for your account early for your own convenience.

You may register for your free customer account here: https://bit.ly/kcn-acct

During the film’s screening dates November 7-14, attendees should log-in to their free customer account, visit the film's webpage on the Michigan Theater website and click “Rent here” for the film. If you are registered with a customer account and rented the film during its scheduled screening dates, you will receive an email confirmation with a free link to view the film.

Visit the theater's Cheonggyecheon Medley webpage between Nov 7-14 to rent the film: https://michtheater.org/virtual/cheonggyecheon-medley

The video link will only be available for 72 hours from the time you press play. You may watch as much or little as you like during that time. After these 72 hours, even if not yet finished, the link will become inactive. You may re-access your rental link during the rental period by clicking on the “Click here to stream” button in your confirmation e-mail or through your orders in your customer account.

We hope you enjoy the film from home!

The event is made possible through generous funding provided by the Korea Foundation. The event is free and open to the public. Cosponsored by the A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning and the Korea Foundation.

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 09 Nov 2021 09:12:54 -0500 2021-11-14T00:00:00-05:00 2021-11-14T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Nam Center for Korean Studies Livestream / Virtual PCK Reclaiming the City Film Screening | Cheonggyecheon Medley
CJS Art of the Camera Film Series | Nobody Knows (Dare mo Shiranai) (November 14, 2021 3:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70770 70770-17644295@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, November 14, 2021 3:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Japanese Studies

Inspired by a real-life incident of child abandonment, this piercing family drama is a testament to the everyday resilience of four young siblings left to survive on their own in a Tokyo apartment. When young single mother Keiko (You) leaves home to pursue a mysterious job and a new romance, 12-year-old Akira (Yuya Yagira) must look after his younger sisters and brother, keeping the household together as money dwindles and months pass without word. With wrenching clarity and unvarnished lyricism, Hirokazu Kore-eda (Shoplifters) captures the precarious balancing act of hope and vigilance that sustains children forced to grow up much too quickly.

Cinematographer: Yutaka Yamazaki

Read more about the film, including ratings, at the IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0408664/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Full series details and film trailers here: https://www.michtheater.org/cinematography/

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Film Screening Tue, 09 Nov 2021 13:17:41 -0500 2021-11-14T15:00:00-05:00 2021-11-14T17:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Center for Japanese Studies Film Screening Nobody Knows (Dare mo Shiranai)
On The Record Documentary Screening & Panel Discussion (November 17, 2021 6:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/88807 88807-21658446@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, November 17, 2021 6:30pm
Location: Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.)
Organized By: University Students Against Rape/Take Back The Night (USAR/TBTN)

On November 17, 2021 at 6:30 pm we would love for you to attend a screening of the documentary On the Record in the Rackham Graduate School Amphitheatre. Tickets are free. After the movie, we will hold a panel discussion session where refreshments will be provided. There is also an option to watch the movie virtually as well as the panel discussion. Our FB event page is https://www.facebook.com/events/922457515322689. Due to the limited seating we are asking attendees to pre-register at: http://tbtnannarbor.org/events/on-the-record/

This event is hosted by student organization, University Students Against Rape, the Panhellenic Peer Educators and the 501c3 nonprofit, Standing Tough Against Rape Society (STARS).

This documentary film follows the story of former music executive, Drew Dixon, as she grapples with her decision to be one of the first Black women, in the wake of the #MeToo movement, to come forward and publicly accuse hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons of sexual assault. Her testimony is supported by the stories of additional survivors including domestic violence awareness activist, Sil Lai Abrams, and hip-hop artist and author, Sheri Sher, as well as the analytical insights of prominent Black academics, journalists and thought leaders including Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw, Dr. Joan Morgan, Kierna Mayo and Shanita Hubbard.

After the film, we will be in the Assembly Hall for a panel discussion which includes Drew Dixon herself who will join us virtually, Nicole Denson, advocate for sexual violence survivors especially those who are BIPoC and LGBTQ+, and Professors Dr. Michelle Munro-Kramer and Abigail Eiler MSW.

We hope to see you there!

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Film Screening Sun, 31 Oct 2021 21:09:50 -0400 2021-11-17T18:30:00-05:00 2021-11-17T21:30:00-05:00 Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) University Students Against Rape/Take Back The Night (USAR/TBTN) Film Screening Text on pink background; "University Students Against Rape & PPE Presents: On the Record, a free documentary and panel night that focuses on the importance of speaking up and against sexual assault. November 17th at 6:30 pm in the Racham Graduate Amphitheater, featuring our amazing panelists including Drew Dixon, Nicole Denson, Dr. Michelle Munro-Kramer, and Abigail Eiler MSW."
CSEAS Friday Lecture Series. Nhu Quynh’s Stardom: The (Re)making of Womanhood on Screen, Creative Labor, and the Contemporary Vietnamese Film Industry (November 19, 2021 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/88658 88658-21656501@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, November 19, 2021 12:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Southeast Asian Studies

Free and open to the public; register at https://myumi.ch/dOm0B

This talk discusses cinema in post-reform Vietnam through a combined analysis of gender, creative labor, and transnational filmmaking by looking at the five-decade career of a prolific and well-known socialist film star Nhu Quynh. As an experienced actress who has been awarded by the Vietnamese government with one of the highest artistic titles—the People’s Artist—Nhu Quynh has made an important contribution to the success of many high-profile, international film projects shot in Vietnam after the country began opening its economy in the late 1980s such as *Indochine* (1992), *Cyclo* (1995), and *The Vertical Ray of Summer *(2000), as well as that of highly acclaimed films of the Vietnamese New Wave like *Wharf of Widows *(*Bến không chồng*, 2001) and *Pao's Story* (*Chuyện của Pao*, 2006). By exploring the complexities of cinematic female images embodied through her characters, Nhu Quynh challenges the current reading of Vietnamese cinema that fixates on the representations of suffering, submissive, repressive women as the singular response to the heroic, triumphalist portrayals of wartime heroines. Defying the prevailing hypothesis that women would be a victim of the market economy, Nhu Quynh’s stardom illustrates the actress’s capability to take the opportunities of the open-economy policies to cultivate an impressive career amidst the crisis of the Vietnamese film industry in the post-socialist era.

Qui-Ha Hoang Nguyen is a postdoctoral associate at Yale University MacMillan Center for Southeast Asian Studies. She received her Ph.D. from the Department of Cinema and Media Studies at the University of Southern California in 2020. Her research interests include film postcolonial historiography, gender, and feminist studies, transnational film/media industry, environmental humanities, and global Asian cinema. Nguyen’s current book project, *Figuring Women in Vietnamese Revolutionary Cinema (1945 – 1975): Representation, Affect, and Agency*, is a study of women’s lived experiences, emotions, and agency on and off-screen in wartime Vietnam.

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 04 Nov 2021 10:32:31 -0400 2021-11-19T12:00:00-05:00 2021-11-19T13:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Center for Southeast Asian Studies Lecture / Discussion Qui-Ha Hoang Nguyen, Yale University MacMillan Center for Southeast Asian Studies
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (November 22, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21663111@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, November 22, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-11-22T00:00:00-05:00 2021-11-22T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (November 23, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21663112@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, November 23, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-11-23T00:00:00-05:00 2021-11-23T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (November 24, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21663113@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, November 24, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-11-24T00:00:00-05:00 2021-11-24T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (November 25, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21663114@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, November 25, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-11-25T00:00:00-05:00 2021-11-25T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (November 26, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21663115@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, November 26, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-11-26T00:00:00-05:00 2021-11-26T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (November 27, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21663116@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, November 27, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-11-27T00:00:00-05:00 2021-11-27T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (November 28, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21663117@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, November 28, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-11-28T00:00:00-05:00 2021-11-28T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (November 29, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21663118@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, November 29, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-11-29T00:00:00-05:00 2021-11-29T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (November 30, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21663119@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, November 30, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-11-30T00:00:00-05:00 2021-11-30T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath”: Novel and Film (November 30, 2021 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/85544 85544-21626834@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, November 30, 2021 1:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (50+)

For this class instructor, Mary Engelhardt, will facilitate a discussion of John Steinbeck’s novel and John Ford’s 1940 film adaptation, with ample time to process both what we read and what we see. Considered to be Steinbeck’s masterpiece, The “Grapes of Wrath” is a story of human unity and love, confirming the need for cooperation rather than individualism during hard times.

Please secure and read the entire 455-page novel. First published in 1939, the novel takes place during America’s Great Depression, which lasted from the Stock Market Crash of October 1929 until the beginning of World War II. During this time, a long period of drought and high winds impacted large parts of the American Midwest, creating what was called the Dust Bowl. Many people in the lower Midwest moved elsewhere, hoping to find fertile land on which to make a living.

The novel was #12 on the list of the 100 most-loved books in PBS’s The Great American Read.

Instructor, Mary Engelhardt has a BS degree in elementary education with a minor in Language and Literature from Eastern Michigan University. She earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Degree from Oakland University. Steinbeck is Mary’s favorite author.

This study group will meet on Tuesday, November 30 and Wednesday, December 1. Preregistration is required via the OLLI website or phone. A link to access the study group will be e-mailed prior to the first session.

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Class / Instruction Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:44:34 -0400 2021-11-30T13:00:00-05:00 2021-11-30T15:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (50+) Class / Instruction OLLI Study Groups
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 1, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21663120@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, December 1, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-01T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-01T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 2, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21663121@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, December 2, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-02T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-02T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 3, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21663122@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, December 3, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-03T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-03T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 4, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21663123@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, December 4, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-04T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-04T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 5, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21663124@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, December 5, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-05T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-05T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 6, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21663125@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, December 6, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-06T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-06T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 7, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21663126@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, December 7, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-07T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-07T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Detective Mystery Fiction on Film: Streaming At Home (December 7, 2021 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/85545 85545-21626835@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (50+)

Together we’ll enjoy detective mystery films available to stream at home. We’ll have a virtual meeting online, followed by individual screening of the film at home, and a subsequent online discussion meeting.

Two film adaptations of Patricia Highsmith are planned: “Strangers on a Train”, and “Purple Noon” (Plein soleil) (in French with English subtitles). A 3rd film will be announced. Scheduled films are subject to change, as streaming service availability may change. Each film will have two online meeting sessions: a presentation meeting on a Friday, and a discussion meeting the following Tuesday. Watch the film at home in between the two meetings. • Access to a streaming service subscription (such as Amazon Prime, Netflix, MHz, and BritBox) is required. Some films may be available to rent.

Instructor George Ferrell has led several detective mystery film study groups.

This study group will meet twice monthly on Tuesdays and Fridays (see above) for six weeks beginning on October 8. A link to access the study group will be e-mailed prior to the first session.

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Class / Instruction Fri, 20 Aug 2021 15:48:27 -0400 2021-12-07T13:00:00-05:00 2021-12-07T15:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (50+) Class / Instruction OLLI Study Groups
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 8, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21663127@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-08T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-08T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 9, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21663128@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, December 9, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-09T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-09T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Considering Matthew Shepard:  Live performance film followed by a conversation with Eugene Rogers and Craig Hella Johnson (December 9, 2021 8:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/88748 88748-21657334@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, December 9, 2021 8:00pm
Location: Museum of Art
Organized By: University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA)

Click here to register: https://stamps.umich.edu/stamps.

Con­sid­er­ing Matthew Shep­ard is an evoca­tive and com­pas­sion­ate musi­cal response to the bru­tal mur­der of Matthew Shep­ard in 1998, one of America’s most noto­ri­ous anti-gay hate crimes. Shepard’s tragic death ulti­mately led to the cre­ation of the Matthew Shep­ard Foun­da­tion and pro­vided a cat­a­lyst for leg­is­la­tion that expanded the def­i­n­i­tion of a hate crime to include sex­ual ori­en­ta­tion. In 2009, Con­gress passed the Matthew Shep­ard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Pre­ven­tion Act. Com­poser Craig Hella John­son had a pro­foundly per­sonal reac­tion to both the mur­der and its res­o­nance. The Shep­ard fam­ily and Foun­da­tion engaged with John­son to cre­ate the Grammy-nom­i­nated ora­to­rio, Con­sid­er­ing Matthew Shep­ard, which draws from frag­ments of Shepard’s per­sonal diary. 

In Novem­ber 2021, the U‑M School of Music, The­atre & Dance and UMMA cre­ated a live per­for­mance film of the U‑M Cham­ber Choir per­form­ing the ora­to­rio under the direc­tion of award win­ning con­duc­tor Eugene Rogers, acclaimed stage direc­tor Matt Kunkel, and Emmy-award win­ning film pro­ducer Bob Berg, with pianist Scott VanOr­num, pro­duc­tion designer Har­ri­son Hof­fert, and nar­rated by Priscilla Lind­say. The live per­for­mance was pre­sented as part of the UMMA exhi­bi­tion Oh honey…A queer read­ing of the col­lec­tion and the 50th anniver­sary of the U‑M Spec­trum Center. 

This Penny Stamps Speaker Series event offers a pub­lic screen­ing of the per­for­mance film, fol­lowed by a con­ver­sa­tion with Rogers and John­son about the work.

Detroit Public Television will also screen the film on Saturday, December 11, at 4:30 p.m. Visit www.dptv.org for more information.

     

 

Presented by UMMA, the U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance, and the Penny Stamps Distinguished Speaker Series. Additional support provided by U-M Global Communications.  

Lead support for this exhibition is provided by Alan Hergott and Curt Shepard and the University of Michigan Office of the Provost.

Media Sponsor: Between The Lines/Pridesource

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Presentation Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:15:52 -0500 2021-12-09T20:00:00-05:00 2021-12-09T21:30:00-05:00 Museum of Art University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) Presentation Museum of Art
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 10, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21663129@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, December 10, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-10T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-10T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 11, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21663130@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, December 11, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-11T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-11T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
U-M Chamber Choir and UMMA present: Considering Matthew Shepard on DPTV channel 56 (December 11, 2021 4:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/89378 89378-21662415@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, December 11, 2021 4:30pm
Location: Museum of Art
Organized By: University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA)

Click here to register: http://www.dptv.org/livetv/?cmpgn=urhc.

Con­sid­er­ing Matthew Shep­ard is an evoca­tive and com­pas­sion­ate musi­cal response to the bru­tal mur­der of Matthew Shep­ard in 1998, one of America’s most noto­ri­ous anti-gay hate crimes. Shepard’s tragic death ulti­mately led to the cre­ation of the Matthew Shep­ard Foun­da­tion and pro­vided a cat­a­lyst for leg­is­la­tion that expanded the def­i­n­i­tion of a hate crime to include sex­ual ori­en­ta­tion. In 2009, Con­gress passed the Matthew Shep­ard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Pre­ven­tion Act. Com­poser Craig Hella John­son had a pro­foundly per­sonal reac­tion to both the mur­der and its res­o­nance. The Shep­ard fam­ily and Foun­da­tion engaged with John­son to cre­ate the Grammy-nom­i­nated ora­to­rio, Con­sid­er­ing Matthew Shep­ard, which draws from frag­ments of Shepard’s per­sonal diary. 

In Novem­ber 2021, the U‑M School of Music, The­atre & Dance and UMMA cre­ated filmed a live performance of the U‑M Cham­ber Choir per­form­ing the ora­to­rio under the direc­tion of award win­ning con­duc­tor Eugene Rogers, acclaimed stage direc­tor Matt Kunkel, and Emmy-award win­ning film pro­ducer Bob Berg, with pianist Scott VanOr­num, pro­duc­tion designer Har­ri­son Hof­fert, and nar­rated by Priscilla Lind­say. The live per­for­mance was pre­sented as part of the UMMA exhi­bi­tion Oh honey…A queer read­ing of the col­lec­tion and the 50th anniver­sary of the U‑M Spec­trum Center. 

Tune in to Detroit Public Television channel 56 to see the film of the performance. It will also be available online through DPTV.org. 

Lead support for this exhibition is provided by Alan Hergott and Curt Shepard and the University of Michigan Office of the Provost.

Media Sponsor: Between The Lines/Pridesource

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Film Screening Sat, 11 Dec 2021 18:16:01 -0500 2021-12-11T16:30:00-05:00 2021-12-11T18:00:00-05:00 Museum of Art University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) Film Screening Museum of Art
Dinner and a Movie! (December 11, 2021 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/89874 89874-21666164@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, December 11, 2021 6:00pm
Location: Michigan Union
Organized By: University Activities Center

Join M-Flicks for dinner and a movie to celebrate the end of classes - the meal is free and the movie is Gremlins!

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Film Screening Tue, 07 Dec 2021 17:02:16 -0500 2021-12-11T18:00:00-05:00 2021-12-11T21:00:00-05:00 Michigan Union University Activities Center Film Screening Join M-Flicks for Gremlins and dinner, Saturday, 12/11 at 6 pm!
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 12, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21663131@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, December 12, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-12T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-12T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
CJS Art of the Camera Film Series | To the Ends of the Earth (Tabi no Owari Sekai no Hajimari) (December 12, 2021 2:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/70771 70771-17644296@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, December 12, 2021 2:30pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Japanese Studies

Yoko (Atsuko Maeda in her third collaboration with director Kiyoshi Kurosawa) is a cautious, introverted, and determined to host of a popular TV travel show. On assignment in Uzbekistan — accompanied by her cynical director (Shota Sometani), a cameraman (Ryo Kase), an AD (Tokio Emoto), and a local Japanese speaking guide (Adiz Radjabov) — she searches for a mythical, fish, samples culinary delicacies, and seeks out other wonders in a land that often appears strange and hostile. But everything goes wrong. She’s unable to find the fish, she almost chokes on half-cooked food, and, frustrated by the failed filming, decides to set aside her host duties and take a stroll on her own. Lost in the streets of a foreign city, she finds herself adrift and alone, confronting her fears and hidden aspirations.

Cinematographer: Akiko Ashizawa

Read more about the film, including ratings, at the IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8681422/?ref_=fn_al_tt_3

Full details and film trailer here: https://michtheater.org/to-the-ends-of-the-earth

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Film Screening Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:05:14 -0500 2021-12-12T14:30:00-05:00 2021-12-12T16:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Center for Japanese Studies Film Screening To the Ends of the Earth (Tabi no Owari Sekai no Hajimari)
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 13, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21663132@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, December 13, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-13T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-13T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 14, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21663133@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, December 14, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-14T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-14T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 15, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21663134@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-15T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-15T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 16, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666755@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, December 16, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-16T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-16T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 17, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666756@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, December 17, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-17T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-17T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 18, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666757@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, December 18, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-18T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-18T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 19, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666758@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, December 19, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-19T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-19T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 20, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666759@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, December 20, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-20T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-20T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 21, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666760@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, December 21, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-21T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-21T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 22, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666761@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, December 22, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-22T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-22T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 23, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666762@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, December 23, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-23T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-23T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 24, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666763@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, December 24, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-24T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-24T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 25, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666764@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, December 25, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-25T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-25T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 26, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666765@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, December 26, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-26T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-26T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 27, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666766@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, December 27, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-27T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-27T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 28, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666767@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, December 28, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-28T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-28T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 29, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666768@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, December 29, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-29T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-29T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 30, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666769@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, December 30, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-30T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-30T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (December 31, 2021 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666770@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, December 31, 2021 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2021-12-31T00:00:00-05:00 2021-12-31T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (January 1, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666771@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, January 1, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2022-01-01T00:00:00-05:00 2022-01-01T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (January 2, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666772@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, January 2, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2022-01-02T00:00:00-05:00 2022-01-02T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (January 3, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666773@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, January 3, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2022-01-03T00:00:00-05:00 2022-01-03T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (January 4, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666774@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, January 4, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2022-01-04T00:00:00-05:00 2022-01-04T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (January 5, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666775@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, January 5, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2022-01-05T00:00:00-05:00 2022-01-05T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (January 6, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666776@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, January 6, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2022-01-06T00:00:00-05:00 2022-01-06T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (January 7, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666777@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, January 7, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2022-01-07T00:00:00-05:00 2022-01-07T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
CSAS Lecture | Bombay Cinema and the Caribbean: Rhythmic Flows and Cultural Migrations across Creolized Geographies (January 7, 2022 4:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/85912 85912-21630467@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, January 7, 2022 4:30pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for South Asian Studies

Registration is required for this Zoom event. Please do so here: https://myumi.ch/Qeeqw

Scholarship on Indian cinema has focused mainly on the subcontinent and the newer, so-called “First World diasporas” of Europe and North America. An older diaspora was created in the 19th century through the transportation of nearly two million Indians to the Caribbean and elsewhere as indentured labor. The mixing of African- and Indian-diasporic cultures in Trinidad, Suriname, and Guyana has produced a dazzling mélange of hybrid visual, performance, and sonic forms, many of which are centrally informed by popular Indian cinema, a key cultural presence in the region since the 1930s.

Through the case study of an Indian performing duo, Babla and Kanchan, whose film music shows were wildly popular in the Anglophone Caribbean in the 1980s, this talk examines the pulsating energies of cultural traffic between the Caribbean and the Bombay film industry, mapping multi-directional, transoceanic creolization across the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. A little-known circuit of orchestra performers carried reverberations from their Caribbean shows to produce innovations in the aural scape of India’s film capital, Bombay, which appropriated chutney and soca songs in its blockbusters.

I employ a transregional mode of analysis that considers the interplay of spatial scales between the local, national, and global, as well as the temporal scales of empire, slavery, indenture, and postcoloniality to understand how the movement of commodities, capital, and labor produce certain cultural circuits and film industrial formations. The traffic of labor and culture across oceanic media pathways are embodied in film music orchestras like Babla and Kanchan’s that carry sonic and kinetic practices across regions, languages, and Black and brown racial identities, producing as it were, a cinematic cosmopolitanism from below. Studying cinema’s intermedial networks between and across Bombay and the Caribbean illuminates the multi-sited enfoldings of transcultural, transregional exchanges that extend and enrich conversations on race, media, and identity.

Usha Iyer is Assistant Professor of Film and Media Studies in the Department of Art and Art History at Stanford University. Their book, *Dancing Women: Choreographing Corporeal Histories of Hindi Cinema* (Oxford University Press, 2020), examines constructions of gender, stardom, sexuality, and spectacle in Hindi cinema through women’s labor, collaborative networks, and gestural genealogies to produce a corporeal history of South Asian cultural modernities. Their next project studies the affective engagements of Caribbean spectators with Indian cinema and the impact of Caribbean performance forms on Indian film industries. Dr. Iyer is Associate Editor of South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies. Their essays have appeared and are forthcoming in *Camera Obscura, South Asian Popular Culture, Figurations in Indian Film*, and *The Oxford Handbook of Film Theory*, among others.

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Livestream / Virtual Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:21:55 -0500 2022-01-07T16:30:00-05:00 2022-01-07T18:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Center for South Asian Studies Livestream / Virtual CSAS Lecture | Bombay Cinema and the Caribbean: Rhythmic Flows and Cultural Migrations across Creolized Geographies
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (January 8, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666778@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, January 8, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2022-01-08T00:00:00-05:00 2022-01-08T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Korean Cinema NOW | Escape from Mogadishu/모가디슈 (January 8, 2022 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/90410 90410-21670715@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, January 8, 2022 1:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Nam Center for Korean Studies

2021 | 121 Minutes | Ryoo Seung-wan

Free | Open to the public | In Korean with English subtitles

Dramatically constructed based on a true story: as civil war rages in Mogadishu, rival North and South Korean diplomats are left trapped. With no aid from either government, their only shot at survival may require uniting with bitter adversaries to escape.

Watch the Trailer: https://www.wellgousa.com/films/escape-from-mogadishu

PLEASE NOTE: Starting Jan. 6, 2022 the Michigan & State Theaters will require proof of full COVID vaccination for ALL patrons over the age of five. Masks are required for all attendees and temperatures will be checked upon entry.

Click here to learn more about COVID safety at the MTF: https://michtheater.org/covid-safety-plan

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Film Screening Wed, 05 Jan 2022 15:06:40 -0500 2022-01-08T13:00:00-05:00 2022-01-08T15:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Nam Center for Korean Studies Film Screening Korean Cinema NOW | Escape from Mogadishu/모가디슈
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (January 9, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666779@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, January 9, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2022-01-09T00:00:00-05:00 2022-01-09T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (January 10, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666780@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, January 10, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2022-01-10T00:00:00-05:00 2022-01-10T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (January 11, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666781@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, January 11, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2022-01-11T00:00:00-05:00 2022-01-11T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (January 12, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666782@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, January 12, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2022-01-12T00:00:00-05:00 2022-01-12T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Submissions Deadline for Hopwood Writing Awards (January 12, 2022 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/84777 84777-21624934@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, January 12, 2022 12:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Hopwood Awards Program

The submissions deadline for all writing contests administered by the Hopwood Awards Program is precisely noon, Eastern Time on January 12, 2022 except for students graduating in Fall 2021, who should submit by December 12, 2021. No late entries will be accepted. Online submissions only. Contests are open to University of Michigan graduate and undergraduate students at the Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint campuses enrolled for a minimum of six (undergraduate) or three (graduate) credits. There is no fee to enter. See https://lsa.umich.edu/hopwood for contest descriptions, submission instructions, and other details.

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Other Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:38:39 -0500 2022-01-12T12:00:00-05:00 2022-01-12T12:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Hopwood Awards Program Other Image of the Hopwood Room round table and bookcase
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (January 13, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666783@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2022-01-13T00:00:00-05:00 2022-01-13T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Penny Stamps Distinguished Speaker Series and the Institute for the Humanities present: Legendary Drag Queens: Gigi’s Meets Aunt Charlie’s: A Tale of Drag Scenes & Queens (January 13, 2022 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/89929 89929-21666524@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, January 13, 2022 5:30pm
Location: Museum of Art
Organized By: University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA)

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This pro­gram presents a rare com­ing together of six leg­endary Drag Queens from two noto­ri­ously fab­u­lous night­clubs in the gritty epi­cen­ters of Detroit and San Francisco’s Ten­der­loin district. 

Inspired by artist James Hosking’s project Beau­ti­ful by Night, on view at Insti­tute for the Human­i­ties Gallery, following three San Fran­cisco Drag Artists over the course of one night at Aunt Charlie’s, the last gay bar in the famed San Fran­cisco Ten­der­loin dis­trict, an area in the process of being com­pletely re-defined by gen­tri­fi­ca­tion and the dot-com takeover.

This series event brings the San Fran­cisco Aunt Charlie’s Queens together with Detroit’s own reign­ing Queens from Gigi’s Cabaret, home of the longest run­ning drag pageant in the United States. Appear­ing from Detroit are Maxi Chanel (House of Chanel), Nickki Stevens, and Lady T Tem­pest. Hail­ing from San Fran­cisco are Olivia Hart and Donna Per­sonna. The six artists come together to dis­cuss the his­tory of their lega­cies and art­form, the role of lin­eage and queer com­mu­nity build­ing, and how drag has changed the world through activism, glam­our, and cel­e­bra­tory inclusion.

The evening will be hosted by Ben John­son, cur­rently the Direc­tor of Per­form­ing Arts for the City of Los Ange­les Depart­ment of Cul­tural Affairs, whose posi­tion tasks him with devel­op­ing pro­grams of cul­tural exchange among other things. Pre­vi­ously he was the Direc­tor of Edu­ca­tion and Audi­ence Devel­op­ment at the Uni­ver­sity Musi­cal Soci­ety at the Uni­ver­sity of Michi­gan (1996−2008). While in Michi­gan, he was steeped in Detroit’s his­tory and lore, and it is through this lens which he cen­ters drag her­itage and his­tory as an impor­tant and unique cul­tural con­tri­bu­tion to the vital­ity of Michi­gan per­form­ing arts his­tory, align­ing it with the equally impor­tant and vital his­tory of Aunt Char­lies, the last remain­ing strong­hold of queer and trans-cen­tered cul­tural space in San Francisco’s Ten­der­loin district.

Co-pre­sented by the Uni­ver­sity of Michi­gan Insti­tute for the Human­i­ties, this pro­gram cel­e­brates the exhi­bi­tion open­ing of pho­tog­ra­pher and film­maker James Hosking’s mul­ti­me­dia project, Beau­ti­ful by Night, an exam­i­na­tion of class, labor, and iden­tity among aging drag per­form­ers in San Francisco’s Ten­der­loin neigh­bor­hood, fea­tur­ing the three San Fran­cisco Queens pre­sented here. 

James Hosk­ing sup­ports his sub­jects by shar­ing their sto­ries and hopes to work towards iron­clad non-dis­crim­i­na­tion laws pro­tect­ing employ­ment and hous­ing, and the more truth­ful rep­re­sen­ta­tion of this com­mu­nity in both news and entertainment.

Directly fol­low­ing the pro­gram, join us for an open­ing recep­tion at Insti­tute for the Human­i­ties Gallery and meet the artists.

This event is in-person at the Michigan Theater. Learn more about COVID-19 pro­to­cols for Penny Stamps Speaker Series events.

This program is organized and presented by The Penny W. Stamps Distinguished Speaker Series and the Insti­tute for Human­i­ties, with support from UMMA in conjunction with the exhibition Oh honey...A queer reading of UMMA's collection (on view through February 20, 2022). 

Lead support for the exhibition Oh honey... is provided by Alan Hergott and Curt Shepard and the University of Michigan Office of the Provost.

Media Sponsor: Between The Lines/Pridesource

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Performance Wed, 15 Dec 2021 12:15:47 -0500 2022-01-13T17:30:00-05:00 2022-01-13T19:00:00-05:00 Museum of Art University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) Performance Museum of Art
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (January 14, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666784@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, January 14, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2022-01-14T00:00:00-05:00 2022-01-14T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (January 15, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666785@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, January 15, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2022-01-15T00:00:00-05:00 2022-01-15T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Korean Cinema NOW | Hostage: Missing Celebrity/인질 (January 15, 2022 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/90409 90409-21670713@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, January 15, 2022 1:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Nam Center for Korean Studies

2021 | 94 Minutes | Pil Gamseong

Free | Open to the public | In Korean with English subtitles

After a film premiere, a famous actor is kidnapped in the middle of Seoul. Thinking it is a prank, the actor is relaxed, but when he faces cruelty, he realizes the gravity of the situation. He tries to find an escape route as kidnappers demand a huge ransom within 24 hours. Then the struggle begins, which is very different from what he has seen in films.

Watch the Trailer: https://youtu.be/Rqudr-xrzPA

PLEASE NOTE: Starting Jan. 6, 2022 the Michigan & State Theaters will require proof of full COVID vaccination for ALL patrons over the age of five. Masks are required for all attendees and temperatures will be checked upon entry.

Click here to learn more about COVID safety at the MTF: https://michtheater.org/covid-safety-plan

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Film Screening Wed, 05 Jan 2022 15:07:18 -0500 2022-01-15T13:00:00-05:00 2022-01-15T15:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Nam Center for Korean Studies Film Screening Korean Cinema NOW | Hostage: Missing Celebrity/인질
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (January 16, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666786@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, January 16, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2022-01-16T00:00:00-05:00 2022-01-16T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (January 17, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666787@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, January 17, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2022-01-17T00:00:00-05:00 2022-01-17T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami (January 18, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/89447 89447-21666788@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.We are hosting a free screening online of the documentary 'Sonita' with Women Make Movies. The film is available now on demand, but views are limited to 60 views - so get yours while you can! The film will be available online until sellout.

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:

*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

VIRTUAL | FREE | ON-DEMAND
Only 60 tickets are available. Tickets are available from now until sellout.
http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342

We are also honored to be hosting Sonita Alizadeh herself for an online Q&A and conversation coming up on January 18th at 3pm. Sonita will speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Find more info here: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

This event is part of the three part Afghanistan Series hosted by the Global Islamic Studies Center this Fall semester. The Afghanistan Series is cosponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, American Culture, the Center for South Asian Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the Institute for Research on Women and Gender, the Department Communication & Media, Women and Gender Studies, and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.


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Film Screening Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:15:21 -0500 2022-01-18T00:00:00-05:00 2022-01-18T23:59:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Afghanistan Series: Online Film Screening of 'Sonita' by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami
Afghanistan Series. A Conversation with Sonita Alizadeh & Cara Cruickshank (January 18, 2022 3:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/89959 89959-21666789@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 3:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

The third and final installment of the Afghanistan Series focuses on women in Afghanistan.

Join us on Tuesday, Jan 18th from 3-4pm ET for a Q&A with Sonita Alizadeh and Cara Cruickshank. Sonita will answer audience questions and speak about her advocacy for women’s rights and ending child marriage. Cara will talk about her advocacy for Sonita’s activism and for women in Afghanistan. RSVP: http://bit.ly/SonitaAndCara

Sonita Alizadeh is an Afghan rapper and activist who has been vocal against forced marriages. Alizadeh first gained attention when she released Brides for Sale, a video in which she raps about daughters being sold into marriage by their families.

Cara Cruickshank’s work is centered on social ecology, with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion. She is curator and host of artistic, cultural salons and social justice panels through her production company Cafe de la Culture. She is also writer, director, and producer of poetic theater and independent film. Cara’s work has been received by audiences and institutions in France, Turkey, Brazil and throughout the United States. Cara has worked as a Broadway actor and singer, youth arts mentor, educational designer, and residency teaching artist. A core theme of her work is the convergence of women’s stories, multi-media arts and rewilding.


Make sure to catch a free screening of the film *Sonita* before this event. The film is available now on-demand, but views are limited to 60 views total - catch it while you can! Below is more information on the free screening:

*Sonita* the Film by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami:
*SONITA* tells the inspiring story of Sonita Alizadeh, an 18-year-old Afghan refugee in Iran, who dreams of becoming a big-name rapper. This documentary is a two-time Sundance Film Festival award winner.

Watch Now: http://bit.ly/WatchSONITA
PW: sonita56342


This event is free and open to everyone. This event is a part of the Afghanistan Series, brought to you by the Global Islamic Studies Center and cosponsored by Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies; Arab and Muslim American Studies; American Culture; Center for South Asian Studies; Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum; Institute for Research on Women and Gender, Department Communication & Media; Women's and Gender Studies; and Middle East Studies. This event was made possible thanks to Women Make Movies.



If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact islamicstudies@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 16 Dec 2021 09:33:01 -0500 2022-01-18T15:00:00-05:00 2022-01-18T16:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Lecture / Discussion A Conversation with Sonita Alizadeh & Cara Cruickshank
Guest Lecture: Gone to the Village Q&A w/ Dr. Kwasi Ampene (January 21, 2022 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/91126 91126-21678348@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, January 21, 2022 2:00pm
Location:
Organized By: Multi Ethnic Student Affairs - MESA

Dr. Ampene will engage in a Q&A discussion with audience members, on the subject of his documentary Gone to the Village, and its relationship with this year’s theme for Black History Month: Black Joy.

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Lecture / Discussion Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:04:44 -0500 2022-01-21T14:00:00-05:00 2022-01-21T15:00:00-05:00 Multi Ethnic Student Affairs - MESA Lecture / Discussion Dr. Ampene smiling in strip shirt and blazer
Korean Cinema NOW | Days of Green/청산, 유수 (January 29, 2022 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/90412 90412-21670717@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, January 29, 2022 1:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Nam Center for Korean Studies

2020 | 90 Minutes | Shin Dong-Il

Free | Open to the public | In Korean with English subtitles

A taxi driver on the run from loan sharks and a woman who has just ran out of her father's funeral unexpectedly end up on a journey together.

Watch the Trailer: https://youtu.be/H19uhJ-rmM8

PLEASE NOTE: Starting Jan. 6, 2022 the Michigan & State Theaters will require proof of full COVID vaccination for ALL patrons over the age of five. Masks are required for all attendees and temperatures will be checked upon entry.

Click here to learn more about COVID safety at the MTF: https://michtheater.org/covid-safety-plan

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Film Screening Wed, 05 Jan 2022 15:07:45 -0500 2022-01-29T13:00:00-05:00 2022-01-29T15:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Nam Center for Korean Studies Film Screening Korean Cinema NOW | Days of Green/청산, 유수
Film Screening of Eternal Harvest (January 30, 2022 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/91673 91673-21681494@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, January 30, 2022 4:00pm
Location: North Quad
Organized By: Global Scholars Program

Between 1964 and 1973, the U.S. military dropped 4 billion pounds of explosives on Laos. This film introduces Laotians who lived through the bombing campaign and those who live with bombs in their fields today.

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Film Screening Fri, 28 Jan 2022 15:33:01 -0500 2022-01-30T16:00:00-05:00 2022-01-30T18:00:00-05:00 North Quad Global Scholars Program Film Screening North Quad
Korean Cinema NOW | Miracle/기적 (February 5, 2022 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/90414 90414-21670789@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 5, 2022 1:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Nam Center for Korean Studies

2020 | 117 Minutes | Lee Jang-hoon

Free | Open to the public | In Korean with English subtitles

"The Miracle" is a fictional movie based on a true story. Based in the 1980s, the film tells the story of Jun Kyung, the math prodigy high school student. He and his older sister live in the roadless countryside of North Gyeongsang Province. With the help of his girlfriend Ra Hee, Jun Kyung works together with Bo Kyung and the village people to create a train station.

Watch the Trailer: https://youtu.be/jwoQ04LDMUY

PLEASE NOTE: Starting Jan. 6, 2022 the Michigan & State Theaters will require proof of full COVID vaccination for ALL patrons over the age of five. Masks are required for all attendees and temperatures will be checked upon entry.

Click here to learn more about COVID safety at the MTF: https://michtheater.org/covid-safety-plan

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Film Screening Wed, 05 Jan 2022 15:08:12 -0500 2022-02-05T13:00:00-05:00 2022-02-05T15:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Nam Center for Korean Studies Film Screening Korean Cinema NOW | Miracle/기적
Not the Science Type (February 11, 2022 4:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/91826 91826-21683196@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, February 11, 2022 4:30pm
Location: Cooley Building
Organized By: Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences

Presented by the University of Michigan Chapter of Women in Nuclear.

Not The Science Type highlights four brilliant minds, showcasing women who break down boundaries within their fields—biology, engineering, science, and technology-based applications. The documentary features NERS alum Ciara Sivels. Join us for a special showing of Not The Science Type in honor of International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

Registration Required.

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Film Screening Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:36:18 -0500 2022-02-11T16:30:00-05:00 2022-02-11T17:30:00-05:00 Cooley Building Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences Film Screening Not the Science Type
Beautiful By Night Film Screening with Artist James Hosking (February 16, 2022 6:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/92053 92053-21686414@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, February 16, 2022 6:30pm
Location: 202 S. Thayer
Organized By: Institute for the Humanities

Join us for a screening of James Hosking's documentary Beautiful by Night. Includes a conversation with the artist and appearances by two of the film's protagonists: Olivia Hart and Donna Personna.

About the exhibition "Beautiful By Night" (in the Institute for the Humanities Gallery through Feb 21):
Artist James Hosking lived in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood from 2010 to 2018, during which time he developed the Beautiful By Night photo series and documentary film. The work is about the veteran drag performers at Aunt Charlie’s Lounge, a small bar that has had an outsized influence on San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ community for more than twenty years. Sadly, it is now the last gay bar in the area. The project captures the performers Donna Personna, Olivia Hart, and Collette LeGrande as they transform at home, backstage, and onstage. It is a candid exploration of aging, identity, and labor.

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Film Screening Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:41:49 -0500 2022-02-16T18:30:00-05:00 2022-02-16T19:30:00-05:00 202 S. Thayer Institute for the Humanities Film Screening Beautiful By Night
Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow in the Metaverse Panel (February 17, 2022 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/90653 90653-21672075@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 17, 2022 1:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Digital Studies Institute

This panel convenes a group of leading international artists and curators working in online spaces in a variety of modalities, including net art, video/animation, game development, VR, XR and the NFT-adjacent art community. The speakers will briefly introduce their own practice and participate in a roundtable discussion that reflects critically on the present concept of the "metaverse," from creative, art historical, and socio-politically-informed perspectives. The conversation will seek to chip away at some of the hype and corporately co-opted buzzwords clouding the present discourse in order to underscore some important legacies and trace a path for the trajectory of the most compelling work in the metaverse.

Panelists:
LaTurbo Avedon, Artist/Avatar
Yvette Granata, Artist, Digital Studies Institute faculty, Assistant Professor, Dept of Film, TV & Media, University of Michigan
Auriea Harvey, Artist, Professor of Games, Kunsthochschule Kassel
Tina Sauerlaender, Director & Head Curator, Peer to Space
Moderator: Marisa Olson, Artist, Executive Director, Digital Studies Institute

*Live captioning (CART) will be provided. Please let us know if you have any additional access needs, at dsi-administration@umich.edu.

Zoom Link: https://umich.zoom.us/j/92670896264?pwd=QnNNRXdTeUx0WXg0SkNPMkZBVUtzUT09

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Livestream / Virtual Thu, 17 Feb 2022 13:06:53 -0500 2022-02-17T13:00:00-05:00 2022-02-17T14:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Digital Studies Institute Livestream / Virtual metaverse
Film Screening: Gone to the Village (February 17, 2022 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/91125 91125-21676752@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, February 17, 2022 6:00pm
Location: Michigan Union
Organized By: Multi Ethnic Student Affairs - MESA

“Gone to the Village is a unique and powerful documentary, beautifully filmed, of the elaborate funerary rites for the Queen Mother of the Asante in Ghana. Leading Asante scholar Kwasi Ampene directs and narrates with the authority, gaze and sensitivity of a true insider, with stunning footage of the rich cultural traditions of the Asante people. Filmed on location in Kumase during the funeral, we witness traditions that have stubbornly and proudly resisted the onslaught of colonial rule and globalization. Through the film, we learn about the history of the Asante as well as the central role of women in this matriarchal society. The scenes of dance, song, drumming, proverbs, and dress code are of exceptional and exquisite beauty, unprecedented in the African continent.”

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Film Screening Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:11:52 -0500 2022-02-17T18:00:00-05:00 2022-02-17T19:00:00-05:00 Michigan Union Multi Ethnic Student Affairs - MESA Film Screening Photo of Asantehemaa Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, seated, with a pensive look on her face
Guest Lecture: Gone to the Village Q&A w/ Dr. Kwasi Ampene (February 18, 2022 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/91126 91126-21676753@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, February 18, 2022 2:00pm
Location: Angell Hall
Organized By: Multi Ethnic Student Affairs - MESA

Dr. Ampene will engage in a Q&A discussion with audience members, on the subject of his documentary Gone to the Village, and its relationship with this year’s theme for Black History Month: Black Joy.

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Lecture / Discussion Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:04:44 -0500 2022-02-18T14:00:00-05:00 2022-02-18T15:00:00-05:00 Angell Hall Multi Ethnic Student Affairs - MESA Lecture / Discussion Dr. Ampene smiling in strip shirt and blazer
Queer Night @ UMMA (February 18, 2022 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/91742 91742-21682696@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, February 18, 2022 6:00pm
Location: Museum of Art
Organized By: University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA)

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University of Michigan Museum of Art presents Queer Night, a special event for the LGBTQ+ community and celebration of UMMA's exhibition Oh, honey...A queer reading of UMMA's collection.

 

The evening is an out, loud, and proud gathering full of queer vibes and interactive activities, including: 
Queer Tarot with Emmy Bright ​A special screening of “The Sex Ed Class You Never Had” and a talk back with the film makers A queer personality quiz and flower pairing with Philadelphia-based artist Marcellus Armstrong Love songs with the OutLoud Chorus Open mic story share hosted by the U-M Spectrum Center Museum Scavenger Hunt that explores UMMA's queer connections Music by DJ Kesswa Snacks and (soft) drinks for purchase at the UMMA Cafe
18+ can keep the celebration going at Necto’s Pride Friday. Show your UMMA wristband for free cover 9pm - midnight! (Valid ID required. See www.necto.com for additional detail on their policies for entry).

Organized by UMMA in partnership with Between The Lines/Pridesource, the Jim Toy Community Center, Necto, OutLoud Chorus, , and U-M Spectrum Center.

Health & Safety Requirements

HEALTH SCREENING The ResponsiBLUE health screening will be required for all visitors and involves answering a few, quick questions about your health and recent COVID-19 exposure risk. Your check-in host will walk you through the process, it will take less than one minute. 

You can pre-complete the health screening up to 24-hours in advance of your visit: https://responsiblue.umich.edu/sign-in

VACCINATION OR NEGATIVE TEST REQUIRED

All guests and staff ages 12 and older will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination OR a negative COVID-19 PCR or rapid test taken within 72 hours of the event. 

If you haven't already done so, take a photo of your vaccine card and save it to your phone.

MASKS REQUIRED

Masks are currently required for anyone entering the Museum regardless of vaccination status in accordance with University of Michigan policies. Thank you for helping us keep UMMA open and visitors safe.  UMMA has disposable masks available should you need one.

If you are not feeling well on the day of the event, please stay home.  

Lead support for the exhibition Oh honey... is provided by Alan Hergott and Curt Shepard and the University of Michigan Office of the Provost.

Media Sponsor: Between The Lines/Pridesource

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Workshop / Seminar Sat, 19 Feb 2022 00:16:29 -0500 2022-02-18T18:00:00-05:00 2022-02-18T22:00:00-05:00 Museum of Art University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) Workshop / Seminar Museum of Art
TEDxUofM 2022 Conference: SHATTERPROOF (February 18, 2022 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/90984 90984-21675132@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, February 18, 2022 6:00pm
Location: Power Center for the Performing Arts
Organized By: TEDxUofM

TEDxUofM is a university-wide initiative to galvanize the community for an event like no other; filled with inspiration, discovery, and excitement. Borrowing the template from the world-renowned TED conference, TEDxUofM aims to bring a TED-like experience to the University of Michigan. Our vision is to showcase the most fascinating thinkers and doers, the “leaders and best” in Michigan terms, for a stimulating day of presentations, discussions, entertainment, and art that will spark new ideas and opportunities across all disciplines. Our conference will feature 8 speakers, 3 performing groups, and interactive labs/activities for attendees!

Our theme for this year’s conference is SHATTERPROOF. Through a time of fragmentation and dissonance, individuals and communities have showcased an incredible ability to withstand adversity. Resilience is found in all of us despite the size of the challenge. We use our voices to empower each other. We use ideas to drive us forward. We refuse to crack under pressure. We are shatterproof. As we set the stage with this spirit, our goal is for attendees to discover what being shatterproof means to them.

Visit www.tedxuofm.com to get tickets to our Conference!

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Conference / Symposium Thu, 13 Jan 2022 17:56:24 -0500 2022-02-18T18:00:00-05:00 2022-02-18T21:30:00-05:00 Power Center for the Performing Arts TEDxUofM Conference / Symposium TEDxUofM Conference Flyer
Korean Cinema NOW | Sinkhole/싱크홀 (February 19, 2022 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/90415 90415-21670790@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 19, 2022 1:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Nam Center for Korean Studies

2021 | 117 Minutes | Kim Ji-hoon

Free | Open to the public | In Korean with English subtitles

A working class family move into a new condo purchased after 11 years of hard work. They throw a housewarming party to show his co-workers when overnight a heavy downpour creates an extremely deep sinkhole that engulfs the entire building.

Watch the Trailer: https://youtu.be/gS9Pogr35K4

PLEASE NOTE: Starting Jan. 6, 2022 the Michigan & State Theaters will require proof of full COVID vaccination for ALL patrons over the age of five. Masks are required for all attendees and temperatures will be checked upon entry.

Click here to learn more about COVID safety at the MTF: https://michtheater.org/covid-safety-plan

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Film Screening Wed, 05 Jan 2022 15:08:36 -0500 2022-02-19T13:00:00-05:00 2022-02-19T15:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Nam Center for Korean Studies Film Screening Korean Cinema NOW | Sinkhole/싱크홀
CHOP Film Series | "Beethoven in Beijing" Feature-length Documentary Film (February 21, 2022 7:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/91434 91434-21679573@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, February 21, 2022 7:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies

CHOP (China Ongoing Perspectives) Film Series, Michigan Theater with Director Jennifer Lin and discussant, Assoc. Prof. Tiffany Ng

Beethoven in Beijing, a feature-length documentary that premiered on PBS’s Great Performances, spotlights the resurgence of classical music in China through the legacy of the Philadelphia Orchestra, the first American orchestra to perform in the People’s Republic in 1973. At the invitation of President Richard Nixon and Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai, the orchestra harnessed the power of music to help dismantle decades of isolation between the two superpowers. Today, China is energizing the world of classical music with legions of young musicians, glittering new concert halls and a lineup of superstar artists and composers. This remarkable story—heralded by the Wall Street Journal as “a treat”—is brought to life through the Philadelphia Orchestra’s nearly half-century experience in China, featuring such charismatic personalities as Conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, pianist Lang Lang, and Oscar-winning composer Tan Dun.

Purchase tickets here: https://michtheater.org/beethoven-in-beijing

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Wed, 26 Jan 2022 15:05:41 -0500 2022-02-21T19:00:00-05:00 2022-02-21T21:30:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies Film Screening "Beethoven in Beijing" Feature-length Documentary Film
We Can Be Heroes Film Screening Event (February 22, 2022 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/90983 90983-21675131@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 5:30pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: UM Addiction Center

On February 22, 2022, the U-M Addiction Center, Washtenaw Families Against Narcotics, and Under the Hood Productions invite you to bring a one-of-a-kind free event to the Michigan Theater on the evening of February 22, 2022, starting at 5:30 p.m. This event will include a:

• Documentary film screening of We Can Be Heroes, from acclaimed director Mike Ramsdell, Under the Hood Productions.The film follows Taylor “Machine Gun” Duerr as he fights his way to a national boxing title inside the ring, while fighting the demons of addiction out of the ring;

• Panel discussion on addiction stigma moderated by the Director of the U-M Addiction Center, Dr. Frederic C. Blow. Panelists include Taylor Duerr, Mike Ramsdell, treatment professionals, and community and national leaders;

• Curated art show featuring local and regional artists who have been affected by substance use disorders, reflecting their experience and their hope; and

• Free print copy of I’m Still a Person: The Stigma of Substance Use & Power of Respect, a workbook designed to help people take thoughtful action to address the stigma of addiction within themselves, their families, and their communities.

Learn more and get your free tickets! http://www.uthproductions.com/wecanbeheroes

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Film Screening Thu, 13 Jan 2022 16:44:54 -0500 2022-02-22T17:30:00-05:00 2022-02-22T21:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location UM Addiction Center Film Screening We Can Be Heroes Event
CREES Noon Lecture. Narratives of Transnational Solidarity in the Archives of Yugoslav Newsreels (February 23, 2022 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/91241 91241-21677513@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, February 23, 2022 12:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies

The Yugoslav Newsreels of Belgrade collection is a site of forgotten and untold stories about solidarities and transnational collaborations in an era of anti-colonial struggle. For the past five years, the Non-Aligned Newsreels artistic research project, headed by filmmaker Mila Turajlić, has been focused on reactivating the political potential of these filmed materials. From the films made by the Yugoslav cameramen accompanying President Tito's '"Voyages of Peace" across the non-aligned world in the 1950s, to the footage taken for liberation movements and newly independent countries in the 1960s, the aim has been to explore how filmed images chronicled the birth of a political project, becoming at the same time the vehicle through which this community was constituted. Working with the original cameraman, and soliciting the subjectivities of those represented in the images, the project aims to resurrect forgotten narratives and to invite a reflection on the cinematic representation of political visions.

Mila Turajlić is an award-winning director born in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. Her documentary, *The Other Side of Everything,* won 32 awards including the prestigious IDFA Award for Best Documentary Film. It was nominated for the European Parliament’s LUX Prize. Mila’s previous film, *Cinema Komunisto,* premiered at Tribeca and won 16 awards including the FOCAL Award for Creative Use of Archival Footage. In 2018, she was commissioned by MoMA to create archive-based video installations for their landmark exhibition on Yugoslav architecture. In 2020, Mila was a Chicken & Egg Award grantee and invited to join the AMPAS Documentary Branch.

Registration for this webinar is required at https://myumi.ch/5WJVg

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us at weisercenter@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 19 Jan 2022 14:51:47 -0500 2022-02-23T12:00:00-05:00 2022-02-23T13:20:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies Lecture / Discussion Mila Turajlić, photo by Miguel Bueno
CAS Film Screening and Discussion | Contrapuntal Montage in the Films of Artavazd Peleshian (February 23, 2022 5:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/90398 90398-21670700@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, February 23, 2022 5:00pm
Location: Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.)
Organized By: Center for Armenian Studies

IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL EVENT

Amphitheatre, 4th Floor
Rackham Graduate School
915 E. Washington Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Or participate virtually by registering in advance for the webinar: https://myumi.ch/mxx7w

After registration, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions on how to join the webinar.

Virtual participants will be able to join the lecture at 5:30 PM, after the in-person screening of the film "The Seasons" (1975).

In 1971, the Armenian filmmaker Artavazd Peleshyan, who had already established a name for himself with found footage films such as “The Beginning” (1967) and “We” (1969), articulated his theory of contrapuntal montage in the short programmatic text “Montage-at-a-Distance, or: A Theory of Distance”. Building on the tradition of earlier Soviet directors such as Sergei Eisenstein and Dziga Vertov, Peleshyan postulated a form of montage that could create contrapuntal effects, not only when juxtaposed, but also at a distance from each other, through the use of formal repetitions and variations.

This talk gives an overview of Peleshyan’s theory of montage, and how it has been applied in films whose themes have ranged from the history of the Russian revolution (“The Beginning”), to Armenian national self-conscious (“We”), the space race (“Our Century,” 1982) and, in his most recent work, finished in 2021 after a three-decade hiatus from filmmaking, humanity’s relationship with the natural environment (“La Nature”). Additionally, the diverse influences that Peleshyan’s reinvigoration of the practice of cinematic montage has had on other filmmakers – notably Jean-Luc Godard and Chris Marker – will be explored.

Daniel Fairfax is assistant professor in film studies at the Goethe-Universität Frankfurt. He has recently published a two-volume history of the French film journal Cahiers du cinéma’s Marxist period, “The Red Years of Cahiers du Cinéma (1968-1973)” (Amsterdam University Press, 2021).

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us at caswebinars@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Tue, 04 Jan 2022 10:09:27 -0500 2022-02-23T17:00:00-05:00 2022-02-23T19:00:00-05:00 Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) Center for Armenian Studies Film Screening Daniel Fairfax, Assistant Professor in Film Studies, Goethe Universität-Frankfurt
Korean Cinema NOW | Hard Hit/발신제한 (February 26, 2022 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/90417 90417-21670793@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, February 26, 2022 1:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Nam Center for Korean Studies

2021 | 94 Minutes | Kim Chang-ju

Free | Open to the public | In Korean with English subtitles

Sung-Kyu (Jo Woo-Jin) works as a manager at a bank branch. he sets off to drive his kids to school and then go to work, but he receives a phone call without a caller ID. The caller tells him "when you get out the car, a bomb will explode."

Watch the Trailer: https://youtu.be/97ci-XxXjsQ

PLEASE NOTE: Starting Jan. 6, 2022 the Michigan & State Theaters will require proof of full COVID vaccination for ALL patrons over the age of five. Masks are required for all attendees and temperatures will be checked upon entry.

Click here to learn more about COVID safety at the MTF: https://michtheater.org/covid-safety-plan

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Film Screening Wed, 05 Jan 2022 15:09:03 -0500 2022-02-26T13:00:00-05:00 2022-02-26T15:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location Nam Center for Korean Studies Film Screening Korean Cinema NOW | Hard Hit/발신제한
From the Archive to the Page: The Later Films and Legacy of Robert Altman (March 8, 2022 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/90680 90680-21672195@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: University Library

Join us for the book launch of "ReFocus: The Later Films and Legacy of Robert Altman," published through University of Edinburgh Press’s American Director Series. Speakers include Phil Hallman, U-M Library, and the book's editors: Lisa Dombrowski, Center for Film Studies, Wesleyan University; and Justin Wyatt, Harrington School of Communication and Media, University of Rhode Island.

Illuminating the industrial, cultural, and aesthetic significance of the later years of one of American cinema’s most influential auteurs, the anthology combines scholarly essays, original interviews with Robert Altman’s collaborators, and previously unseen photographs from the Robert Altman Papers held at the Special Collections Research Center, U-M Library. Contributors from the book will discuss how the archive functioned in its formation and the challenges of putting a large-scale anthology together.

Register to receive a Zoom link via email: https://myumi.ch/844W5

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Reception / Open House Fri, 07 Jan 2022 14:12:28 -0500 2022-03-08T16:00:00-05:00 2022-03-08T17:00:00-05:00 Off Campus Location University Library Reception / Open House Image from the cover of "ReFocus: The Later Films and Legacy of Robert Altman," edited by Lisa Dombrowski and Justin Wyatt, 2022.
Screening of Coded Bias (March 10, 2022 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/93256 93256-21702065@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 10, 2022 12:00pm
Location: North Quad
Organized By: School of Information

Join DEI @ UMSI in collaboration with North Quad Programming for an in-person screening of Coded Bias from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Mar. 15 in North Quad 2435. Light prepackaged refreshments will be provided.

Register here: https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/track/event/session/53856

Access the virtual Coded Bias screening room for the University of Michigan March 8-22 https://www.wmm.com/virtual-screening-room/coded-bias-watch-page-university-of-michigan-2/ with password codebias2346.

Don't miss the virtual Q&A session with Coded Bias director Shalini Kantayya from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 16, hosted by DEI @ UMSI in collaboration with North Quad Programming. rEGISTER HERE: https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/track/event/session/53857

Modern society sits at the intersection of two crucial questions: What does it mean when artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly governs our liberties? And what are the consequences for the people AI is biased against? When MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini discovers that most facial-recognition software does not accurately identify darker-skinned faces and the faces of women, she delves into an investigation of widespread bias in algorithms. As it turns out, artificial intelligence is not neutral, and women are leading the charge to ensure our civil rights are protected.

Coded Bias explores the fallout of Joy Buolamwini´s startling discovery that facial recognition does not see dark-skinned faces and women accurately, and her journey to push for the first-ever legislation in the U.S. to govern against bias in the algorithms that impact us all.

Filmmaker Shalini Kantayya’s Coded Bias premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival to critical acclaim. Coded Bias was broadcast nationally on the Emmy-award-winning series Independent Lens and began streaming on Netflix globally in Spring 2021. The film won a SIMA Award for Best Director and has been nominated for a Critics’ Choice Award, and an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Documentary, among others.

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Film Screening Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:30:55 -0500 2022-03-10T12:00:00-05:00 2022-03-10T13:00:00-05:00 North Quad School of Information Film Screening Coded Bias Film Screening
“What Does It Mean to Keep a Secret?” Film Series (March 10, 2022 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/91338 91338-21678238@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 10, 2022 4:00pm
Location: North Quad
Organized By: Judaic Studies

Join the Jean and Samuel Frankel Center for Judaic Studies for a hybrid film series on the topic of "Secrets."

Documenting Secret Origins
Dr. Deborah Porter, University of Washington, Seattle
March 10, 4pm
Hybrid
Zoom Registration: https://myumi.ch/G11Qg
North Quad Room 2435

Drawing from her research on the impact of family secrets on psychological functioning and organization, Dr. Porter approaches Michal Weits' Blue Box and Shir Newman's How to Say Silence as cultural objects that have much to offer researchers interested in human behavior and motivation. She calls attention to the films' tacit illumination of a cultural psychology that lies at the foundation of Israelite self-construal and expression. Situating these remarkable films within a broader context of transgenerationally transmitted trauma and a psychology of secrets enhances and deepens our appreciation of the films' palliative effect.


March 17, 4pm
Screening of "Blue Box" by Michal Weits
Chemistry Building Room 1800
Virtual stream registration: https://forms.gle/UMbR5kqQyYEvz5ay9
The link will be available to stream March 17-20


March 24, 4pm
Screening of "How to Say Silence" by Shir Newman
Chemistry Building Room 1800
Virtual stream registration: https://forms.gle/qPARJYoLajxT7jpL7
The link will be available to stream March 24-27


March 25, 12pm
Virtual Panel
Zoom Registration: https://myumi.ch/RWWR8
The film screenings will be followed by a virtual panel with Deborah Porter and both of the films' directors, Michal Weitz and Shir Newman.



Trained as a Sinologist, Deborah Porter's interdisciplinary research on the impact of shameful family secrets on cultural production spans a wide swath of time and geography, including Early China, and fifteenth-and sixteenth-century Western Europe, Russia and Korea. She has authored From Deluge to Discourse: Myth, History and the Generation of Chinese Fiction (SUNY 1996); Collective Trauma and the Psychology of Secrets in Transnational Film (Routledge 2018); and most recently The Evolution of Chinese Filiality: Insights from the Neurosciences (Routledge 2022).

Michal Weits is an Israeli documentary director and producer, studied at the Sam Spiegel Film & Television School. Former head producer of the leading Israeli documentary Channel 8 (HOT network), in charge of highly acclaimed films: "The Law in These Parts”, "5 Broken Cameras", "The Flat", and many more. In 2013 Weits Founded 'Tape Runners', an independent production company. ‘Tape Runners' titles include Production: "WALL" (director: Moran Ifergan), winner for the best documentary, DocAviv film festival 2017. Distribution: "The Decent One", "No Place on Earth" and more. BLUE BOX is Weits' debut film as a director.

Shir Newman, 30, is a director and photographer who graduated from Kibbutzim College in cinema. She is a founding member of “Bush” collective for queer-feminist art and works as a coordinator for community arts programs and gallery director.

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Film Screening Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:44:45 -0500 2022-03-10T16:00:00-05:00 2022-03-10T18:00:00-05:00 North Quad Judaic Studies Film Screening Deborah Porter, Michal Weits, and Shir Newman
Films, Five Culturally Diverse Families & Us (March 14, 2022 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/90060 90060-21667691@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, March 14, 2022 1:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (50+)

The class will use film segments to promote stimulating discussions about families. During each of five sessions we will discuss one of these films: "Avalon" (1990), "Eve's Bayou" (1997), "Smoke Signals" (1998), "Real Women Have Curves" (2002), and "The Big Sick" (2017).
Participants can view the whole film at home and/or ponder the discussion questions before each session. We will look at how each family's history, culture, and environment affect the interactions portrayed.
Instructor Arlene Weisz is a retired social worker and social work professor who enjoyed using films as part of teaching about families for about 20 years. This study group will meet Mondays beginning March 14 through April 11.
Pre-registration is required via the OLLI website or phone. A link to access the study group will be e-mailed to you approximately one week prior to the first session.

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Class / Instruction Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:26:35 -0500 2022-03-14T13:00:00-04:00 2022-03-14T15:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (50+) Class / Instruction Study Group
Q&A with Coded Bias filmmaker Shalini Kantayya (March 16, 2022 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/93259 93259-21702067@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, March 16, 2022 12:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: School of Information

Join DEI @ UMSI in collaboration with North Quad Programming for a virtual Q&A session with Coded Bias director Shalini Kantayya from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 16. Register here https://sessions.studentlife.umich.edu/track/event/session/53857

Modern society sits at the intersection of two crucial questions: What does it mean when artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly governs our liberties? And what are the consequences for the people AI is biased against ? When MIT Media Lab researcher Joy Buolamwini discovers that most facial-recognition software does not accurately identify darker-skinned faces and the faces of women, she delves into an investigation of widespread bias in algorithms. As it turns out, artificial intelligence is not neutral, and women are leading the charge to ensure our civil rights are protected.

Coded Bias explores the fallout of Joy Buolamwini´s startling discovery that facial recognition does not see dark-skinned faces and women accurately, and her journey to push for the first-ever legislation in the U.S. to govern against bias in the algorithms that impact us all.

Filmmaker Shalini Kantayya’s Coded Bias premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival to critical acclaim. Coded Bias was broadcast nationally on the Emmy-award-winning series Independent Lens and began streaming on Netflix globally in Spring 2021. The film won a SIMA Award for Best Director and has been nominated for a Critics’ Choice Award, and an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Documentary, among others.

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:36:40 -0500 2022-03-16T12:00:00-04:00 2022-03-16T13:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location School of Information Lecture / Discussion Q&A with Coded Bias filmmaker Shalini Kantayya
Black Islam in the Americas Series. *Two Gods* Filmmaker Q&A with Zeshawn Ali & Aman Ali (March 17, 2022 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/92937 92937-21698123@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 17, 2022 2:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

Join us on March 17th at 2:00 pm ET for a Q&A with *Two Gods* filmmakers Zeshawn Ali and Aman Ali. This conversation will be moderated by local Detroit filmmaker and GISC Fellow Razi Jafri. RSVP: http://bit.ly/GISCTwoGods

Zeshawn and Aman will discuss their film *Two Gods*, the challenges and rewards of Black Muslim filmmaking, and answer audience questions.

Director of *TWO GODS*: Zeshawn Ali was born and raised in Ohio and is a graduate of Tisch School of the Arts at NYU. He is a member of Brooklyn Filmmakers Collective and Meerkat Media, and is currently based in New York. His first feature documentary film *Two Gods* received support from ITVS, Sundance Institute, and the Ford Foundation. It played at film festivals across North America including Hot Docs, Full Frame, BlackStar, DOCNYC and Camden Film Festivals, and won the award for best documentary feature at New Orleans Film Festival. The film premiered on national broadcast as a part of the PBS program *Independent Lens* in 2021 and was named a NY Times Critics Pick and was nominated for a Cinema Eye Spotlight Award.

Producer of *TWO GODS*: Aman Ali is an award-winning storyteller in New York City. He has made appearances on dozens of media outlets including the *New York Times*, *CNN*, *Buzzfeed*, *NBC News*, and *HBO*, to tell stories about the Muslim American community. Aman is also one of the creators of “30 Mosques in 30 Days,” a 25,000 mile road trip he took to all 50 States in the U.S. with the mission of telling profound stories about Muslims in America.

Moderator: Razi Jafri is a second-year MFA candidate at the Stamps School of Art + Design and a Detroit-based documentary photographer, filmmaker, and producer whose work focuses on race, religion, immigration, human rights, and politics. His recent documentary *HAMTRAMCK, USA*, premiered at SXSW and was broadcast on the PBS program America ReFramed. Razi is currently working on the multimedia exhibit project HALAL METROPOLIS, about Muslim visibility in southeast Michigan, and *LOYALTY*, a documentary film that explores what life is like for three Muslim chaplains in the US military.

Make sure to catch a free screening of *Two Gods* before the event at http://watch.eventive.org/gisctwogods

Shot in a striking black-and-white, *TWO GODS* explores the juxtaposition of grief and the rituals of death with the vibrancy and potential of adolescence. The documentary turns an empathetic lens on Muslim American stories, ultimately crafting a moving portrait of both the intimate moments and the complexities of the everyday Muslim American experience.

This Black Islam in the Americas Series is brought to you by the Global Islamic Studies Center, and cosponsored by American Culture, Arab and Muslim American Studies, the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies, the Department of Afroamerican and African Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the African Studies Center, the LSA Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and the International Institute all at the University of Michigan. This series is also brought to you by The Maydan at the George Mason University’s Ali Vural Ak Center for Global Islamic Studies, and the Muslim Studies Program at the Michigan State University. The film screening was made possible thanks to Good Docs.

This series will explore the history of Black Islam and the experiences of Black Muslim communities in the Americas, including North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
Make sure to check out the third installment of the series:

On March 29th at 1:00 PM ET, GISC will host Dr. Su'ad Abdul Khabeer and Dr. Rasul Miller for a lecture on Black Islam in the Americas. http://bit.ly/BlackIslamLect



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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:48:20 -0400 2022-03-17T14:00:00-04:00 2022-03-17T15:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Lecture / Discussion Black Islam in the Americas Series. *Two Gods* Filmmaker Q&A with Zeshawn Ali & Aman Ali
“What Does It Mean to Keep a Secret?” Film Series (March 17, 2022 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/91338 91338-21678342@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 17, 2022 4:00pm
Location: Chemistry Dow Lab
Organized By: Judaic Studies

Join the Jean and Samuel Frankel Center for Judaic Studies for a hybrid film series on the topic of "Secrets."

Documenting Secret Origins
Dr. Deborah Porter, University of Washington, Seattle
March 10, 4pm
Hybrid
Zoom Registration: https://myumi.ch/G11Qg
North Quad Room 2435

Drawing from her research on the impact of family secrets on psychological functioning and organization, Dr. Porter approaches Michal Weits' Blue Box and Shir Newman's How to Say Silence as cultural objects that have much to offer researchers interested in human behavior and motivation. She calls attention to the films' tacit illumination of a cultural psychology that lies at the foundation of Israelite self-construal and expression. Situating these remarkable films within a broader context of transgenerationally transmitted trauma and a psychology of secrets enhances and deepens our appreciation of the films' palliative effect.


March 17, 4pm
Screening of "Blue Box" by Michal Weits
Chemistry Building Room 1800
Virtual stream registration: https://forms.gle/UMbR5kqQyYEvz5ay9
The link will be available to stream March 17-20


March 24, 4pm
Screening of "How to Say Silence" by Shir Newman
Chemistry Building Room 1800
Virtual stream registration: https://forms.gle/qPARJYoLajxT7jpL7
The link will be available to stream March 24-27


March 25, 12pm
Virtual Panel
Zoom Registration: https://myumi.ch/RWWR8
The film screenings will be followed by a virtual panel with Deborah Porter and both of the films' directors, Michal Weitz and Shir Newman.



Trained as a Sinologist, Deborah Porter's interdisciplinary research on the impact of shameful family secrets on cultural production spans a wide swath of time and geography, including Early China, and fifteenth-and sixteenth-century Western Europe, Russia and Korea. She has authored From Deluge to Discourse: Myth, History and the Generation of Chinese Fiction (SUNY 1996); Collective Trauma and the Psychology of Secrets in Transnational Film (Routledge 2018); and most recently The Evolution of Chinese Filiality: Insights from the Neurosciences (Routledge 2022).

Michal Weits is an Israeli documentary director and producer, studied at the Sam Spiegel Film & Television School. Former head producer of the leading Israeli documentary Channel 8 (HOT network), in charge of highly acclaimed films: "The Law in These Parts”, "5 Broken Cameras", "The Flat", and many more. In 2013 Weits Founded 'Tape Runners', an independent production company. ‘Tape Runners' titles include Production: "WALL" (director: Moran Ifergan), winner for the best documentary, DocAviv film festival 2017. Distribution: "The Decent One", "No Place on Earth" and more. BLUE BOX is Weits' debut film as a director.

Shir Newman, 30, is a director and photographer who graduated from Kibbutzim College in cinema. She is a founding member of “Bush” collective for queer-feminist art and works as a coordinator for community arts programs and gallery director.

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Film Screening Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:44:45 -0500 2022-03-17T16:00:00-04:00 2022-03-17T18:00:00-04:00 Chemistry Dow Lab Judaic Studies Film Screening Deborah Porter, Michal Weits, and Shir Newman
Sarafina! Movie Night (March 18, 2022 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/92541 92541-21692147@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, March 18, 2022 6:00pm
Location: Trotter Multicultural Center
Organized By: Institute for the Humanities

Join us Friday, March 18 for *Sarafina!* in the Sankofa Lounge at Trotter Multicultural Center ahead of South African Human Rights Day (Monday, March 21). There will be snacks and drinks, we encourage you to bring your own blanket and get cozy! Following the showing, there will be an opportunity for conversation about the movie and South African Human Rights Day. This event is hosted by Institute for the Humanities Public Humanities Interns, The Black Student Union, and The African Student Association.

*Sarafina! *is a 1992 movie based on Mbongeni Ngema's 1987 musical of the same name, which tells the story of students and their families involved in the 1976 Soweto Uprising against the implementation of Afrikaans as the language of instruction in schools. The film stars Leleti Khumalo, Miriam Makeba, John Kani, Ngema, and Whoopi Goldberg; Khumalo reprises her role from the stage performance.

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Film Screening Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:29:37 -0500 2022-03-18T18:00:00-04:00 2022-03-18T20:00:00-04:00 Trotter Multicultural Center Institute for the Humanities Film Screening Sarafina! Movie Poster
INTER Convos (March 20, 2022 11:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/93418 93418-21704244@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, March 20, 2022 11:00am
Location: Michigan League
Organized By: Intercultural Street Interviews

RSVP here https://par.tf/U3EZ

As a student group that seeks to elevate the voices of our campus community, we want to use our interviews to prove that “Despite our differences, we are not that different." We want this screening event to be a vehicle for helping more people see that many surface-level tensions can be soothed by finding the many similarities we all share. With the help of our panelists, team members, and audience, this event will find success if we can help even one more person become more open-minded to human connection.

Our catering will provide a free, international buffet of Indian, Mexican, Middle-Eastern, Mediterranean, and Pan-Asian dishes to registered attendees.

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 14 Mar 2022 21:46:41 -0400 2022-03-20T11:00:00-04:00 2022-03-20T13:00:00-04:00 Michigan League Intercultural Street Interviews Lecture / Discussion INTER Convos' Panelists
CSEAS Film Screening. *The Donut King* (March 20, 2022 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/92873 92873-21697626@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, March 20, 2022 2:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Southeast Asian Studies

Film Screening
Sunday, March 20, 2:00 p.m., The State Theater, Ann Arbor

*The Donut King*
2020. 90 mins. Documentary. NR
Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy builds a multi-million dollar empire by baking America’s favorite pastry — the donut.

Post-film discussion and Q&A with Melissa Borja, assistant professor of American Culture at the University of Michigan, where she is a core faculty member in Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies. Professor Borja researches migration, religion, race, and politics.

Free donuts provided by DJ’d Bakery—owners the Yams are proteges of The Donut King!

https://bit.ly/thedonutking

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Film Screening Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:34:59 -0500 2022-03-20T14:00:00-04:00 2022-03-20T16:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Center for Southeast Asian Studies Film Screening The Donut King
CREES Noon Lecture. What We Shared: Emotions as Documents of Historical Significance (March 23, 2022 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/93460 93460-21704630@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 12:00pm
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies

How do artists respond to events that shatter pre-existing ways of apprehending the world? Looking at *What We Shared*, a hybrid artist film set in a de facto state of Abkhazia, this illustrated artist talk proposes that in order to effectively process and offer valuable insights into the "unrepresentable" events that contain multiple truths (war, ethnic conflict), it is necessary to examine emotions as documents of historical significance.

Informed by the writings of Svetlana Alexievich, Svetlana Boym and Viktor Shklovsky, this talk argues that engaging with archive, memory, and trauma today requires experiential responses to testimony and that these responses challenge the rigidly defined categories of "objectivity," "fact," and "fiction."

Dr. Kamila Kuc explores stories that subvert dominant narratives of history, especially those relating to post-Soviet identities. She is a 2021 Jarman Award nominee. Her first feature film, *What We Shared* (2021), premiered at the 65th BFI London Film Festival and was described as one of "the finest examples of UK filmmaking" by *Festival Scope*. She is the author and editor of numerous books and articles on experimental media, including *Visions of Avant-Garde Film* (Indiana University Press).

This lecture will be presented in person in 555 Weiser Hall and on Zoom. Webinar registration required at https://myumi.ch/n8DRG

CREES is proud to co-sponsor the North American premiere of "What We Shared" at the 60th Ann Arbor Film Festival. Please see more details about the film showing as well as how to watch it online here: https://myumi.ch/Ek6yE

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact weisercenter@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Lecture / Discussion Thu, 17 Mar 2022 17:07:48 -0400 2022-03-23T12:00:00-04:00 2022-03-23T13:20:00-04:00 Weiser Hall Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies Lecture / Discussion What We Shared film
UU Weekly Movie Night (March 23, 2022 6:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/93386 93386-21704100@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 6:30pm
Location: Michigan Union
Organized By: Center for Campus Involvement

Join UU Weekly for a movie night! Come watch a Spider-Man movie with us, and participate in trivia for a chance to win prizes!

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Film Screening Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:19:57 -0400 2022-03-23T18:30:00-04:00 2022-03-23T21:30:00-04:00 Michigan Union Center for Campus Involvement Film Screening UU Weekly Spider-Man Showing
“What Does It Mean to Keep a Secret?” Film Series (March 24, 2022 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/91338 91338-21678343@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 24, 2022 4:00pm
Location: Chemistry Dow Lab
Organized By: Judaic Studies

Join the Jean and Samuel Frankel Center for Judaic Studies for a hybrid film series on the topic of "Secrets."

Documenting Secret Origins
Dr. Deborah Porter, University of Washington, Seattle
March 10, 4pm
Hybrid
Zoom Registration: https://myumi.ch/G11Qg
North Quad Room 2435

Drawing from her research on the impact of family secrets on psychological functioning and organization, Dr. Porter approaches Michal Weits' Blue Box and Shir Newman's How to Say Silence as cultural objects that have much to offer researchers interested in human behavior and motivation. She calls attention to the films' tacit illumination of a cultural psychology that lies at the foundation of Israelite self-construal and expression. Situating these remarkable films within a broader context of transgenerationally transmitted trauma and a psychology of secrets enhances and deepens our appreciation of the films' palliative effect.


March 17, 4pm
Screening of "Blue Box" by Michal Weits
Chemistry Building Room 1800
Virtual stream registration: https://forms.gle/UMbR5kqQyYEvz5ay9
The link will be available to stream March 17-20


March 24, 4pm
Screening of "How to Say Silence" by Shir Newman
Chemistry Building Room 1800
Virtual stream registration: https://forms.gle/qPARJYoLajxT7jpL7
The link will be available to stream March 24-27


March 25, 12pm
Virtual Panel
Zoom Registration: https://myumi.ch/RWWR8
The film screenings will be followed by a virtual panel with Deborah Porter and both of the films' directors, Michal Weitz and Shir Newman.



Trained as a Sinologist, Deborah Porter's interdisciplinary research on the impact of shameful family secrets on cultural production spans a wide swath of time and geography, including Early China, and fifteenth-and sixteenth-century Western Europe, Russia and Korea. She has authored From Deluge to Discourse: Myth, History and the Generation of Chinese Fiction (SUNY 1996); Collective Trauma and the Psychology of Secrets in Transnational Film (Routledge 2018); and most recently The Evolution of Chinese Filiality: Insights from the Neurosciences (Routledge 2022).

Michal Weits is an Israeli documentary director and producer, studied at the Sam Spiegel Film & Television School. Former head producer of the leading Israeli documentary Channel 8 (HOT network), in charge of highly acclaimed films: "The Law in These Parts”, "5 Broken Cameras", "The Flat", and many more. In 2013 Weits Founded 'Tape Runners', an independent production company. ‘Tape Runners' titles include Production: "WALL" (director: Moran Ifergan), winner for the best documentary, DocAviv film festival 2017. Distribution: "The Decent One", "No Place on Earth" and more. BLUE BOX is Weits' debut film as a director.

Shir Newman, 30, is a director and photographer who graduated from Kibbutzim College in cinema. She is a founding member of “Bush” collective for queer-feminist art and works as a coordinator for community arts programs and gallery director.

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Film Screening Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:44:45 -0500 2022-03-24T16:00:00-04:00 2022-03-24T18:00:00-04:00 Chemistry Dow Lab Judaic Studies Film Screening Deborah Porter, Michal Weits, and Shir Newman
“What Does It Mean to Keep a Secret?” Film Series (March 25, 2022 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/91338 91338-21678344@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, March 25, 2022 12:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Judaic Studies

Join the Jean and Samuel Frankel Center for Judaic Studies for a hybrid film series on the topic of "Secrets."

Documenting Secret Origins
Dr. Deborah Porter, University of Washington, Seattle
March 10, 4pm
Hybrid
Zoom Registration: https://myumi.ch/G11Qg
North Quad Room 2435

Drawing from her research on the impact of family secrets on psychological functioning and organization, Dr. Porter approaches Michal Weits' Blue Box and Shir Newman's How to Say Silence as cultural objects that have much to offer researchers interested in human behavior and motivation. She calls attention to the films' tacit illumination of a cultural psychology that lies at the foundation of Israelite self-construal and expression. Situating these remarkable films within a broader context of transgenerationally transmitted trauma and a psychology of secrets enhances and deepens our appreciation of the films' palliative effect.


March 17, 4pm
Screening of "Blue Box" by Michal Weits
Chemistry Building Room 1800
Virtual stream registration: https://forms.gle/UMbR5kqQyYEvz5ay9
The link will be available to stream March 17-20


March 24, 4pm
Screening of "How to Say Silence" by Shir Newman
Chemistry Building Room 1800
Virtual stream registration: https://forms.gle/qPARJYoLajxT7jpL7
The link will be available to stream March 24-27


March 25, 12pm
Virtual Panel
Zoom Registration: https://myumi.ch/RWWR8
The film screenings will be followed by a virtual panel with Deborah Porter and both of the films' directors, Michal Weitz and Shir Newman.



Trained as a Sinologist, Deborah Porter's interdisciplinary research on the impact of shameful family secrets on cultural production spans a wide swath of time and geography, including Early China, and fifteenth-and sixteenth-century Western Europe, Russia and Korea. She has authored From Deluge to Discourse: Myth, History and the Generation of Chinese Fiction (SUNY 1996); Collective Trauma and the Psychology of Secrets in Transnational Film (Routledge 2018); and most recently The Evolution of Chinese Filiality: Insights from the Neurosciences (Routledge 2022).

Michal Weits is an Israeli documentary director and producer, studied at the Sam Spiegel Film & Television School. Former head producer of the leading Israeli documentary Channel 8 (HOT network), in charge of highly acclaimed films: "The Law in These Parts”, "5 Broken Cameras", "The Flat", and many more. In 2013 Weits Founded 'Tape Runners', an independent production company. ‘Tape Runners' titles include Production: "WALL" (director: Moran Ifergan), winner for the best documentary, DocAviv film festival 2017. Distribution: "The Decent One", "No Place on Earth" and more. BLUE BOX is Weits' debut film as a director.

Shir Newman, 30, is a director and photographer who graduated from Kibbutzim College in cinema. She is a founding member of “Bush” collective for queer-feminist art and works as a coordinator for community arts programs and gallery director.

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Film Screening Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:44:45 -0500 2022-03-25T12:00:00-04:00 2022-03-25T14:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Judaic Studies Film Screening Deborah Porter, Michal Weits, and Shir Newman
Working in Ukrainian Film and TV – Before the War (March 25, 2022 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/93819 93819-21708502@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, March 25, 2022 12:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Slavic Languages & Literatures

Before the war, the Ukrainian film and TV industry was flourishing in multiple languages, and a range of genres and themes.

The Flying Subtitles Collective (FSC), a joint initiative of students and faculty, talks to Iryna Zhygaliuk, a TV and film producer, scriptwriter, and filmmaker. Zhygaliuk graduated from Ohio University School of Film, returned to Ukraine, where she wrote, developed, and produced various TV series in the Ukrainian language for the burgeoning Ukrainian media market, which until then produced predominantly Russian-language content.

Her shorts have been screened in over 25 film festivals worldwide, including her debut student short “Laura vs. Global Warming” (2013). Other shorts, “Mother” and “How I Quit Birdwatching”, explore strained relationships.

In this Q&A, FSC members will ask Iryna about the state of Ukraine TV and film, before the war, and about her own work and interests, particularly the importance of humor in popular media. Join us for this informal conversation on Zoom, including screenings of short films!

Please register for this event at: https://umich.zoom.us/j/94655870902

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:57:34 -0400 2022-03-25T12:00:00-04:00 2022-03-25T13:15:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Slavic Languages & Literatures Livestream / Virtual Working in Ukrainian Film and TV – Before the War
TouchDesigner Intro Workshop (March 26, 2022 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/93596 93596-21706201@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, March 26, 2022 2:00pm
Location: Earl V. Moore Building
Organized By: Performing Arts Technology

Ever been to a live performance by your favorite artist and wondered how the visuals were made? There's a good chance they were created using TouchDesigner.

Come to the workshop to learn the basics of this powerful generative video development platform. No coding experience necessary.

**March 26th | Chip Davis Technology Studio, Earl V Moore Building**
**Intro Workshop:** 2 pm to 3:30 pm
**Performing with TD:** 3:30 pm to 5 pm

*Free*

*Presented by the Performing Arts Technology department in collaboration with the Maize Collective*

*Directions to the Davis studio are available at the bottom of the homepage on the Tech Suite Wiki*

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Workshop / Seminar Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:17:42 -0400 2022-03-26T14:00:00-04:00 2022-03-26T17:00:00-04:00 Earl V. Moore Building Performing Arts Technology Workshop / Seminar A generative video patch from TouchDesigner
Film. What We Shared (March 27, 2022 1:15pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/93436 93436-21704493@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, March 27, 2022 1:15pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies

NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE

Seven inhabitants of a de facto state on the Black Sea unfurl a web of stories about loss and displacement through the re-imaginings of dreams and memories of the 1992–93 war in Abkhazia. To question the unstable distinction between fact and fiction, these re-imaginings are interwoven with auto-fictional narration and archival materials that have been processed through an AI technology. The Black Sea permeating the film’s universe acts as a metaphor for both an idyllic holiday destination of utopian happiness as well as a perilous force.

Available online March 22-31 or in person at the Michigan Theater on March 27 at 1:15pm.

For a sneak peek, watch the trailer! https://vimeo.com/531298273

The director Kamila Kuc will also be giving a CREES Noon Lecture on March 23! Please see more details on the event here: https://myumi.ch/bRqrj

Visit the Ann Arbor Film Festival website for the full schedule and information about special events: https://www.aafilmfest.org/

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Film Screening Thu, 17 Mar 2022 17:08:44 -0400 2022-03-27T13:15:00-04:00 2022-03-27T15:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies Film Screening What We Shared film
Dissonance: "The Feeling of Being Watched" (March 28, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/93853 93853-21709042@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, March 28, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Information and Technology Services (ITS)

Dissonance is proud to present free viewing of The Feeling of Being Watched from March 28 to April 7, and on the afternoon of April 7 a discussion with film's director and Wallace House fellow Assia Boundaoui. Conversation will be facilitated by Wallace House Director Lynette Clemetson, and will be joined by Roya Ensafi and Tanisha Afnan.

About The Feeling of Being Watched
In the Arab-American neighborhood outside of Chicago where journalist and filmmaker Assia Boundaoui grew up, most of her neighbors think they have been under surveillance for over a decade. While investigating their experiences, Assia uncovers tens of thousands of pages of FBI documents that prove her hometown was the subject of one of the largest counter terrorism investigations ever conducted in the U.S. before 9/11, code named “Operation Vulgar Betrayal.” With unprecedented access, The Feeling of Being Watched weaves the personal and the political as it follows the filmmaker’s examination of why her community—including her own family—fell under blanket government surveillance. Assia struggles to disrupt the government secrecy shrouding what happened and takes the FBI to federal court to compel them to make the records they collected about her community public. In the process, she confronts long-hidden truths about the FBI’s relationship to her community. The Feeling of Being Watched follows Assia as she pieces together this secret FBI operation, while grappling with the effects of a lifetime of surveillance on herself and her family.

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Film Screening Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:01:29 -0400 2022-03-28T00:00:00-04:00 2022-03-28T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Information and Technology Services (ITS) Film Screening The feeling of being watched poster
Dissonance: "The Feeling of Being Watched" (March 29, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/93853 93853-21709043@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Information and Technology Services (ITS)

Dissonance is proud to present free viewing of The Feeling of Being Watched from March 28 to April 7, and on the afternoon of April 7 a discussion with film's director and Wallace House fellow Assia Boundaoui. Conversation will be facilitated by Wallace House Director Lynette Clemetson, and will be joined by Roya Ensafi and Tanisha Afnan.

About The Feeling of Being Watched
In the Arab-American neighborhood outside of Chicago where journalist and filmmaker Assia Boundaoui grew up, most of her neighbors think they have been under surveillance for over a decade. While investigating their experiences, Assia uncovers tens of thousands of pages of FBI documents that prove her hometown was the subject of one of the largest counter terrorism investigations ever conducted in the U.S. before 9/11, code named “Operation Vulgar Betrayal.” With unprecedented access, The Feeling of Being Watched weaves the personal and the political as it follows the filmmaker’s examination of why her community—including her own family—fell under blanket government surveillance. Assia struggles to disrupt the government secrecy shrouding what happened and takes the FBI to federal court to compel them to make the records they collected about her community public. In the process, she confronts long-hidden truths about the FBI’s relationship to her community. The Feeling of Being Watched follows Assia as she pieces together this secret FBI operation, while grappling with the effects of a lifetime of surveillance on herself and her family.

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Film Screening Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:01:29 -0400 2022-03-29T00:00:00-04:00 2022-03-29T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Information and Technology Services (ITS) Film Screening The feeling of being watched poster
The Inaugural John H. Mitchell Critical Conversations Symposium (March 29, 2022 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/93606 93606-21706417@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 4:00pm
Location: Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.)
Organized By: Department of Film, Television, and Media

Please join us for a conversation about the importance of having new voices in writers' rooms and creating spaces for diverse stories on television. This symposium will feature our first John H. Mitchell Visiting Professor in Media Entertainment, TV writer and producer Janet Leahy (*Mad Men, Boston Legal, Gilmore Girls*), in conversation with with industry writers and producers Lisa Albert, (*Mad Men, Divorce*, and *Halt and Catch Fire*); Lisa McQuillan (*Grown-ish, A Black Lady Sketch Show*, and *Broad City*); and April Shih (*You're the Worst, Mrs. America,* and *Dave*).

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Conference / Symposium Mon, 21 Mar 2022 09:22:26 -0400 2022-03-29T16:00:00-04:00 2022-03-29T18:00:00-04:00 Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) Department of Film, Television, and Media Conference / Symposium Leveling the Playing Field Poster
Dissonance: "The Feeling of Being Watched" (March 30, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/93853 93853-21709044@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, March 30, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Information and Technology Services (ITS)

Dissonance is proud to present free viewing of The Feeling of Being Watched from March 28 to April 7, and on the afternoon of April 7 a discussion with film's director and Wallace House fellow Assia Boundaoui. Conversation will be facilitated by Wallace House Director Lynette Clemetson, and will be joined by Roya Ensafi and Tanisha Afnan.

About The Feeling of Being Watched
In the Arab-American neighborhood outside of Chicago where journalist and filmmaker Assia Boundaoui grew up, most of her neighbors think they have been under surveillance for over a decade. While investigating their experiences, Assia uncovers tens of thousands of pages of FBI documents that prove her hometown was the subject of one of the largest counter terrorism investigations ever conducted in the U.S. before 9/11, code named “Operation Vulgar Betrayal.” With unprecedented access, The Feeling of Being Watched weaves the personal and the political as it follows the filmmaker’s examination of why her community—including her own family—fell under blanket government surveillance. Assia struggles to disrupt the government secrecy shrouding what happened and takes the FBI to federal court to compel them to make the records they collected about her community public. In the process, she confronts long-hidden truths about the FBI’s relationship to her community. The Feeling of Being Watched follows Assia as she pieces together this secret FBI operation, while grappling with the effects of a lifetime of surveillance on herself and her family.

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Film Screening Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:01:29 -0400 2022-03-30T00:00:00-04:00 2022-03-30T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Information and Technology Services (ITS) Film Screening The feeling of being watched poster
ELI Student to Student: Women's History Trivia & Movie (March 30, 2022 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/93624 93624-21706441@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, March 30, 2022 6:00pm
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: English Language Institute

Wednesday, March 30th, 6:00pm
Weiser Hall, 10th Floor

Celebrate Women's History Month with a fun and exciting night hosted by the English Language Institute. Test your knowledge of women’s achievements with Kahoot trivia, and enjoy a screening of the award-winning film Hidden Figures. Bring your friends for food, prizes, and inspirations! All majors and genders are welcome.

This event will be held in person. Attendees will have to show a passed (green) ResponsiBlue screening. Masks are optional per recent U-M policy.

ELI “Student to Student” events are fun, interactive offerings planned and led by U-M students to help U-M international students meet people and make connections. They include activities to relieve stress, increase social connectedness, and help you learn about U.S. and Michigan culture—while practicing English!

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Social / Informal Gathering Fri, 18 Mar 2022 15:51:32 -0400 2022-03-30T18:00:00-04:00 2022-03-30T20:30:00-04:00 Weiser Hall English Language Institute Social / Informal Gathering Hidden Figures movie image
Dissonance: "The Feeling of Being Watched" (March 31, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/93853 93853-21709045@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 31, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Information and Technology Services (ITS)

Dissonance is proud to present free viewing of The Feeling of Being Watched from March 28 to April 7, and on the afternoon of April 7 a discussion with film's director and Wallace House fellow Assia Boundaoui. Conversation will be facilitated by Wallace House Director Lynette Clemetson, and will be joined by Roya Ensafi and Tanisha Afnan.

About The Feeling of Being Watched
In the Arab-American neighborhood outside of Chicago where journalist and filmmaker Assia Boundaoui grew up, most of her neighbors think they have been under surveillance for over a decade. While investigating their experiences, Assia uncovers tens of thousands of pages of FBI documents that prove her hometown was the subject of one of the largest counter terrorism investigations ever conducted in the U.S. before 9/11, code named “Operation Vulgar Betrayal.” With unprecedented access, The Feeling of Being Watched weaves the personal and the political as it follows the filmmaker’s examination of why her community—including her own family—fell under blanket government surveillance. Assia struggles to disrupt the government secrecy shrouding what happened and takes the FBI to federal court to compel them to make the records they collected about her community public. In the process, she confronts long-hidden truths about the FBI’s relationship to her community. The Feeling of Being Watched follows Assia as she pieces together this secret FBI operation, while grappling with the effects of a lifetime of surveillance on herself and her family.

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Film Screening Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:01:29 -0400 2022-03-31T00:00:00-04:00 2022-03-31T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Information and Technology Services (ITS) Film Screening The feeling of being watched poster
Masculinity and Film with Michigan Men (March 31, 2022 8:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/93870 93870-21709203@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, March 31, 2022 8:00pm
Location: Palmer Commons
Organized By: Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC)

Join SAPAC's Michigan Men Program for an educational movie showing of "How to Train Your Dragon" and a dialogue surrounding ideas of masculinity in the film.
When:8-10pm
Where: Palmer Great Lakes North
Register: https://myumi.ch/DJzPy

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Film Screening Wed, 23 Mar 2022 12:44:14 -0400 2022-03-31T20:00:00-04:00 2022-03-31T22:00:00-04:00 Palmer Commons Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC) Film Screening Masculinity and Film flier with event description and details
Dissonance: "The Feeling of Being Watched" (April 1, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/93853 93853-21709046@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, April 1, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Information and Technology Services (ITS)

Dissonance is proud to present free viewing of The Feeling of Being Watched from March 28 to April 7, and on the afternoon of April 7 a discussion with film's director and Wallace House fellow Assia Boundaoui. Conversation will be facilitated by Wallace House Director Lynette Clemetson, and will be joined by Roya Ensafi and Tanisha Afnan.

About The Feeling of Being Watched
In the Arab-American neighborhood outside of Chicago where journalist and filmmaker Assia Boundaoui grew up, most of her neighbors think they have been under surveillance for over a decade. While investigating their experiences, Assia uncovers tens of thousands of pages of FBI documents that prove her hometown was the subject of one of the largest counter terrorism investigations ever conducted in the U.S. before 9/11, code named “Operation Vulgar Betrayal.” With unprecedented access, The Feeling of Being Watched weaves the personal and the political as it follows the filmmaker’s examination of why her community—including her own family—fell under blanket government surveillance. Assia struggles to disrupt the government secrecy shrouding what happened and takes the FBI to federal court to compel them to make the records they collected about her community public. In the process, she confronts long-hidden truths about the FBI’s relationship to her community. The Feeling of Being Watched follows Assia as she pieces together this secret FBI operation, while grappling with the effects of a lifetime of surveillance on herself and her family.

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Film Screening Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:01:29 -0400 2022-04-01T00:00:00-04:00 2022-04-01T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Information and Technology Services (ITS) Film Screening The feeling of being watched poster
Dissonance: "The Feeling of Being Watched" (April 2, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/93853 93853-21709047@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, April 2, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Information and Technology Services (ITS)

Dissonance is proud to present free viewing of The Feeling of Being Watched from March 28 to April 7, and on the afternoon of April 7 a discussion with film's director and Wallace House fellow Assia Boundaoui. Conversation will be facilitated by Wallace House Director Lynette Clemetson, and will be joined by Roya Ensafi and Tanisha Afnan.

About The Feeling of Being Watched
In the Arab-American neighborhood outside of Chicago where journalist and filmmaker Assia Boundaoui grew up, most of her neighbors think they have been under surveillance for over a decade. While investigating their experiences, Assia uncovers tens of thousands of pages of FBI documents that prove her hometown was the subject of one of the largest counter terrorism investigations ever conducted in the U.S. before 9/11, code named “Operation Vulgar Betrayal.” With unprecedented access, The Feeling of Being Watched weaves the personal and the political as it follows the filmmaker’s examination of why her community—including her own family—fell under blanket government surveillance. Assia struggles to disrupt the government secrecy shrouding what happened and takes the FBI to federal court to compel them to make the records they collected about her community public. In the process, she confronts long-hidden truths about the FBI’s relationship to her community. The Feeling of Being Watched follows Assia as she pieces together this secret FBI operation, while grappling with the effects of a lifetime of surveillance on herself and her family.

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Film Screening Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:01:29 -0400 2022-04-02T00:00:00-04:00 2022-04-02T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Information and Technology Services (ITS) Film Screening The feeling of being watched poster
Dissonance: "The Feeling of Being Watched" (April 3, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/93853 93853-21709048@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, April 3, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Information and Technology Services (ITS)

Dissonance is proud to present free viewing of The Feeling of Being Watched from March 28 to April 7, and on the afternoon of April 7 a discussion with film's director and Wallace House fellow Assia Boundaoui. Conversation will be facilitated by Wallace House Director Lynette Clemetson, and will be joined by Roya Ensafi and Tanisha Afnan.

About The Feeling of Being Watched
In the Arab-American neighborhood outside of Chicago where journalist and filmmaker Assia Boundaoui grew up, most of her neighbors think they have been under surveillance for over a decade. While investigating their experiences, Assia uncovers tens of thousands of pages of FBI documents that prove her hometown was the subject of one of the largest counter terrorism investigations ever conducted in the U.S. before 9/11, code named “Operation Vulgar Betrayal.” With unprecedented access, The Feeling of Being Watched weaves the personal and the political as it follows the filmmaker’s examination of why her community—including her own family—fell under blanket government surveillance. Assia struggles to disrupt the government secrecy shrouding what happened and takes the FBI to federal court to compel them to make the records they collected about her community public. In the process, she confronts long-hidden truths about the FBI’s relationship to her community. The Feeling of Being Watched follows Assia as she pieces together this secret FBI operation, while grappling with the effects of a lifetime of surveillance on herself and her family.

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Film Screening Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:01:29 -0400 2022-04-03T00:00:00-04:00 2022-04-03T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Information and Technology Services (ITS) Film Screening The feeling of being watched poster
Dissonance: "The Feeling of Being Watched" (April 4, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/93853 93853-21709049@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, April 4, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Information and Technology Services (ITS)

Dissonance is proud to present free viewing of The Feeling of Being Watched from March 28 to April 7, and on the afternoon of April 7 a discussion with film's director and Wallace House fellow Assia Boundaoui. Conversation will be facilitated by Wallace House Director Lynette Clemetson, and will be joined by Roya Ensafi and Tanisha Afnan.

About The Feeling of Being Watched
In the Arab-American neighborhood outside of Chicago where journalist and filmmaker Assia Boundaoui grew up, most of her neighbors think they have been under surveillance for over a decade. While investigating their experiences, Assia uncovers tens of thousands of pages of FBI documents that prove her hometown was the subject of one of the largest counter terrorism investigations ever conducted in the U.S. before 9/11, code named “Operation Vulgar Betrayal.” With unprecedented access, The Feeling of Being Watched weaves the personal and the political as it follows the filmmaker’s examination of why her community—including her own family—fell under blanket government surveillance. Assia struggles to disrupt the government secrecy shrouding what happened and takes the FBI to federal court to compel them to make the records they collected about her community public. In the process, she confronts long-hidden truths about the FBI’s relationship to her community. The Feeling of Being Watched follows Assia as she pieces together this secret FBI operation, while grappling with the effects of a lifetime of surveillance on herself and her family.

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Film Screening Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:01:29 -0400 2022-04-04T00:00:00-04:00 2022-04-04T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Information and Technology Services (ITS) Film Screening The feeling of being watched poster
Dissonance: "The Feeling of Being Watched" (April 5, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/93853 93853-21709050@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, April 5, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Information and Technology Services (ITS)

Dissonance is proud to present free viewing of The Feeling of Being Watched from March 28 to April 7, and on the afternoon of April 7 a discussion with film's director and Wallace House fellow Assia Boundaoui. Conversation will be facilitated by Wallace House Director Lynette Clemetson, and will be joined by Roya Ensafi and Tanisha Afnan.

About The Feeling of Being Watched
In the Arab-American neighborhood outside of Chicago where journalist and filmmaker Assia Boundaoui grew up, most of her neighbors think they have been under surveillance for over a decade. While investigating their experiences, Assia uncovers tens of thousands of pages of FBI documents that prove her hometown was the subject of one of the largest counter terrorism investigations ever conducted in the U.S. before 9/11, code named “Operation Vulgar Betrayal.” With unprecedented access, The Feeling of Being Watched weaves the personal and the political as it follows the filmmaker’s examination of why her community—including her own family—fell under blanket government surveillance. Assia struggles to disrupt the government secrecy shrouding what happened and takes the FBI to federal court to compel them to make the records they collected about her community public. In the process, she confronts long-hidden truths about the FBI’s relationship to her community. The Feeling of Being Watched follows Assia as she pieces together this secret FBI operation, while grappling with the effects of a lifetime of surveillance on herself and her family.

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Film Screening Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:01:29 -0400 2022-04-05T00:00:00-04:00 2022-04-05T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Information and Technology Services (ITS) Film Screening The feeling of being watched poster
Nam Center Colloquium Series | Film Roundtable: The Margins of Korean Cinema (April 5, 2022 4:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/87775 87775-21645842@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, April 5, 2022 4:30pm
Location: Weiser Hall
Organized By: Nam Center for Korean Studies

Please note: This lecture will be held in person in room 1010 Weiser Hall and virtually via Zoom. This webinar is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Once you've registered, the joining information will be sent to your email.

Register at: https://myumi.ch/DEpdn

ResponsiBLUE verification is required to attend the lecture in person: https://responsiblue.umich.edu/sign-in

Moderator: Ungsan Kim, Assistant Professor, University of Michigan.

What does it mean to speculate on the margins or periphery of Korean cinema when global respect for Korean cinema has never been higher? Margins are determined and demarcated by the distance from the center. Hence, an account of margins is commonly given relative to the center. But what if we position the margin as a point of critical inquiry with which we problematize either the distance from or proximity to the center? In this roundtable, three scholars of Korean cinema reflect on the pervasive optimism about popular mainstream cinema and discuss the potential and significance of “margins” of Korean cinema. Ranging from marginalized modes of production, including women’s cinema, cinema of the ethnic others, and queer cinema, to disciplinarily overlooked subjects, including independent filmmaking and linguistic dimension of cinema, the roundtable discussants will share their reflections on the marginal voices and practices in Korean cinema.

Kelly Jeong is associate professor of Korean studies and comparative literature at the University of California, Riverside. Her research interests include modern and contemporary Korean literature, culture, and cinema. She published a book entitled “Modernity Arrives Again: Crisis of Gender, Masculinity, Nationhood in Modern Korean Literature and Cinema,” with the Lexington Books/Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. She has also published articles in The Journal of Korean Studies, Hanguk Munhak Yongu (Study of Korean Literature), and ACTA Koreana. Professor Jeong’s courses include modern Korean literature, Korean Culture and Society, Introduction to Korean Film, and Themes in Modern and Contemporary Korean Culture.

Jinsoo An is associate professor at the Dept. of East Asian Languages and Cultures of the University of California, Berkeley. An completed a doctoral degree at critical studies program of Dept. of Film and TV of UCLA and subsequently taught at Hongik University in Korea before joining the faculty at UC Berkeley in 2012. His 2018 book, "Parameters of Disavowal" reassess South Korea's cinematic rendition of the colonial past as a particular type of knowledge production integral to the historic-cultural logic of the Cold War system. His current project focuses on the South Korea cinema of the 1970s.

Ungsan Kim is assistant professor of Asian cinema in the Dept. of Asian Languages and Cultures and the Dept. of Film, Television, and Media at the University of Michigan. His current monograph project historicizes the emergence of critical queer cinema across Asia in the 1990s. His most recent publications include "The Poet and the Theater: Perverse Reading and Queer Poetry" in Routledge Companion to Korean Literature (2022) and "Stateless Things (2011): Queer Cinema and the Critique of the Heteronormative Nation-State" in Rediscovering Korean Cinema (2019).

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 05 Apr 2022 11:59:16 -0400 2022-04-05T16:30:00-04:00 2022-04-05T17:45:00-04:00 Weiser Hall Nam Center for Korean Studies Livestream / Virtual Nam Center Colloquium Series | Film Roundtable: The Margins of Korean Cinema
Dissonance: "The Feeling of Being Watched" (April 6, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/93853 93853-21709051@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, April 6, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Information and Technology Services (ITS)

Dissonance is proud to present free viewing of The Feeling of Being Watched from March 28 to April 7, and on the afternoon of April 7 a discussion with film's director and Wallace House fellow Assia Boundaoui. Conversation will be facilitated by Wallace House Director Lynette Clemetson, and will be joined by Roya Ensafi and Tanisha Afnan.

About The Feeling of Being Watched
In the Arab-American neighborhood outside of Chicago where journalist and filmmaker Assia Boundaoui grew up, most of her neighbors think they have been under surveillance for over a decade. While investigating their experiences, Assia uncovers tens of thousands of pages of FBI documents that prove her hometown was the subject of one of the largest counter terrorism investigations ever conducted in the U.S. before 9/11, code named “Operation Vulgar Betrayal.” With unprecedented access, The Feeling of Being Watched weaves the personal and the political as it follows the filmmaker’s examination of why her community—including her own family—fell under blanket government surveillance. Assia struggles to disrupt the government secrecy shrouding what happened and takes the FBI to federal court to compel them to make the records they collected about her community public. In the process, she confronts long-hidden truths about the FBI’s relationship to her community. The Feeling of Being Watched follows Assia as she pieces together this secret FBI operation, while grappling with the effects of a lifetime of surveillance on herself and her family.

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Film Screening Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:01:29 -0400 2022-04-06T00:00:00-04:00 2022-04-06T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Information and Technology Services (ITS) Film Screening The feeling of being watched poster
Dissonance: "The Feeling of Being Watched" (April 7, 2022 12:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/93853 93853-21709052@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, April 7, 2022 12:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Information and Technology Services (ITS)

Dissonance is proud to present free viewing of The Feeling of Being Watched from March 28 to April 7, and on the afternoon of April 7 a discussion with film's director and Wallace House fellow Assia Boundaoui. Conversation will be facilitated by Wallace House Director Lynette Clemetson, and will be joined by Roya Ensafi and Tanisha Afnan.

About The Feeling of Being Watched
In the Arab-American neighborhood outside of Chicago where journalist and filmmaker Assia Boundaoui grew up, most of her neighbors think they have been under surveillance for over a decade. While investigating their experiences, Assia uncovers tens of thousands of pages of FBI documents that prove her hometown was the subject of one of the largest counter terrorism investigations ever conducted in the U.S. before 9/11, code named “Operation Vulgar Betrayal.” With unprecedented access, The Feeling of Being Watched weaves the personal and the political as it follows the filmmaker’s examination of why her community—including her own family—fell under blanket government surveillance. Assia struggles to disrupt the government secrecy shrouding what happened and takes the FBI to federal court to compel them to make the records they collected about her community public. In the process, she confronts long-hidden truths about the FBI’s relationship to her community. The Feeling of Being Watched follows Assia as she pieces together this secret FBI operation, while grappling with the effects of a lifetime of surveillance on herself and her family.

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Film Screening Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:01:29 -0400 2022-04-07T00:00:00-04:00 2022-04-07T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Information and Technology Services (ITS) Film Screening The feeling of being watched poster
Dissonance: "The Feeling of Being Watched" (April 7, 2022 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/93853 93853-21709053@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, April 7, 2022 4:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Information and Technology Services (ITS)

Dissonance is proud to present free viewing of The Feeling of Being Watched from March 28 to April 7, and on the afternoon of April 7 a discussion with film's director and Wallace House fellow Assia Boundaoui. Conversation will be facilitated by Wallace House Director Lynette Clemetson, and will be joined by Roya Ensafi and Tanisha Afnan.

About The Feeling of Being Watched
In the Arab-American neighborhood outside of Chicago where journalist and filmmaker Assia Boundaoui grew up, most of her neighbors think they have been under surveillance for over a decade. While investigating their experiences, Assia uncovers tens of thousands of pages of FBI documents that prove her hometown was the subject of one of the largest counter terrorism investigations ever conducted in the U.S. before 9/11, code named “Operation Vulgar Betrayal.” With unprecedented access, The Feeling of Being Watched weaves the personal and the political as it follows the filmmaker’s examination of why her community—including her own family—fell under blanket government surveillance. Assia struggles to disrupt the government secrecy shrouding what happened and takes the FBI to federal court to compel them to make the records they collected about her community public. In the process, she confronts long-hidden truths about the FBI’s relationship to her community. The Feeling of Being Watched follows Assia as she pieces together this secret FBI operation, while grappling with the effects of a lifetime of surveillance on herself and her family.

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Film Screening Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:01:29 -0400 2022-04-07T16:00:00-04:00 2022-04-07T17:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Information and Technology Services (ITS) Film Screening The feeling of being watched poster
*Una Escuela Llamada América*: Documentary Screening & Discussion (April 7, 2022 5:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/94123 94123-21722033@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, April 7, 2022 5:00pm
Location: School of Education
Organized By: Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies

To continue creating awareness and opening discussion spaces to consider forced displacement and the challenges it involves for the education sector the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies and the Education Equity in a Global Society RIW are co-hosting a documentary screening of *Una Escuela llamada América*.

This documentary narrates the experiences of Joaquín, Deyna, Ricardo and Dilan, four children that migrated from different Latin-American countries to Arica, Chile. They attend the same public school–one with high enrollment of immigrant students– and share their experiences around migrating and growing up in Chile, uncovering the complexities of migration, the challenges and obstacles they have faced, as well as the hopes and opportunities that have opened up to them upon resettlement. The film is in Spanish, and will feature English subtitles.

Please join us for this documentary screening, which will be followed by a discussion with one of the documentary producers, Pablo Mardones, and the Education in Emergencies Specialist from the Norwegian Refugee Council, Henry Renna.

Pablo Mardones is a researcher and professor at the Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) and the Universidad de Tarapacá (UTA). He is a photographer and documentary maker (CFP-SICA), and holds a PhD in social anthropology and a master’s degree in international migration politics from the Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA). He is the director of Alpaca, a production company specialized in ethnographic photography and documentaries.

Henry Renna brings vast experience on the impact of migration on the educational experiences of youth and children in Latin America. Henry is political scientist, master in complex thought and PhD student in social science. Currently, he is working as education cluster coordinator in Venezuela with UNICEF, previously was part of the Rapid Response Team with NORCAP in Bangladesh and Colombia and also worked as specialist in emergencies and lifelong learning in UNESCO’s Regional Bureau of Education supporting different countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Refreshments will be provided. We kindly ask that you RSVP by Tuesday, April 5, 2022 in order to plan accordingly at
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWzJMN9lLPFdhkhfZ94QSQc8oaMKDZbEb9t6u6orKkjIMVqg/viewform

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Film Screening Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:51:18 -0400 2022-04-07T17:00:00-04:00 2022-04-07T18:30:00-04:00 School of Education Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies Film Screening *Una Escuela Llamada América*: Documentary Screening & Discussion
Screening of “Auction of Souls” & 2022 Dr. Berj H. Haidostian Annual Distinguished Lecture | Performing the Archive: A Conversation on Art, Engagement, and Armenianness (April 7, 2022 7:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/93489 93489-21705060@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, April 7, 2022 7:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Armenian Studies

IN-PERSON EVENT

Full conference details available at: https://myumi.ch/7e2xr

State Theatre | Theater 2, 233 South State St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Free and open to the public. No pre-registration or reservation required.

Auction of Souls
Performing Memory by and with Arsinée Khanjian

With Elmira Bahrami, Taner Şahintürk and Jesse Jonas Kracht

In 1918, "Ravished Armenia," the eyewitness account of then 18-year-old Aurora Mardiganian, which relentlessly described her ordeal through the massacre of the Armenians, triggered a wave of shock. Only a handful of scenes and the script have survived from the film version that was created in 1919 with Aurora in the leading role. The copies disappeared just like Aurora, who died penniless and forgotten in Los Angeles at 92 years old. Arsinée Khanjian reconstructs the story of a desperate attempt to relate the indescribable.

Arsinée Khanjian aims not only to pay homage to her but also to re-construct her life story based on archival materials while interrogating the artistic means to do so. By referring to Mardiganian’s memoirs, Khanjian questions the afterlife and the meaning of Aurora’s female body and image in the present day through a wide range of artistic and media devices (e.g. cinema, theater, dance). For the 2022 Dr. Berj H. Haidostian Distinguished Lecture Arsinée Khanjian, in conversation with scholar Marie-Aude Baronian, will discuss the genesis of “Performing Memory” and its various interpretative layers. They will also reflect upon broader issues such as the links between archives and memory, between art and political engagement, or between performance and Armenianness. Ultimately, this talk will stress the necessity of elaborating and including artistic practices in Armenian studies.

Arsinée Khanjian is a Canadian-Armenian-Lebanese actress, performer, producer, and civil rights activist. Throughout her career as an artist, she has extensively worked with her partner, Canadian-Armenian filmmaker Atom Egoyan, and she collaborated with numerous international filmmakers such as, a.o., Michael Haneke, Catherine Breillat, the Taviani brothers, Olivier Assayas, and Fatih Akin. Khanjian is also actively involved in several artistic and community groups: she has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Zoryan Institute for International Genocide and Human Rights Studies, of Canada’s leading contemporary art gallery The Power Plant, and was Co-Chair of the renowned Canadian contemporary dance company, Dancemakers.

Marie-Aude Baronian is an Associate Professor in the Department of Media Studies at the University of Amsterdam. She has extensively lectured and written about Armenian diasporic visual arts, ethics and aesthetics, film and philosophy, media and memory, fashion/textile and visual culture, and material objects. Her most recent monographs include “Screening Memory: The Prosthetic Images of Atom Egoyan” (2017), and “Image et Mémoire: Regards sur la Catastrophe arménienne” (2013).

*This event is cosponsored by the Society for Armenian Studies.*

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:34:19 -0400 2022-04-07T19:00:00-04:00 2022-04-07T21:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Center for Armenian Studies Lecture / Discussion Arsinée Khanjian, actress, performer, producer, and civil rights activist. Photo Credit: Guilio Muratori
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival (April 9, 2022 7:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/92950 92950-21698439@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, April 9, 2022 7:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Department of Recreational Sports (Rec Sports)

Ignite your passion for adventure! The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour will exhilarate you with amazing big-screen stories when it comes to the Michigan Theater, hosted by Adventure Leadership. Journey to exotic locations, paddle the wildest waters and climb the highest peaks.

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Film Screening Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:28:21 -0500 2022-04-09T19:00:00-04:00 2022-04-09T22:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Department of Recreational Sports (Rec Sports) Film Screening Banff Centre Film Festival
CCPS Film. *The Wedding Day (Wesele)* (April 10, 2022 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/92566 92566-21692520@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, April 10, 2022 2:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Copernicus Center for Polish Studies

*The Wedding Day (Wesele),* by acclaimed director Wojciech Smarzowski, tackles the 1941 Jedwabne pogrom, during which Polish villagers tortured and murdered hundreds of Jewish neighbors. The story is set at a wedding celebration in a small town in northeastern Poland, and moves between past and present, with repressed memories of past violent events resurfacing in the present. In *The Wedding Day,* Smarzowski offers a stringent critique of current-day nationalism and the politics of denial in Poland.

In Polish with English subtitles (135 min., 2021). Free and open to the public. Tickets can be obtained in advance at https://myumi.ch/Nmr2M

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Film Screening Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:30:08 -0500 2022-04-10T14:00:00-04:00 2022-04-10T16:15:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Copernicus Center for Polish Studies Film Screening Wedding Day film poster
M-agination Film Festival (April 14, 2022 8:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/94530 94530-21747939@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, April 14, 2022 8:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: University Activities Center

Entering our ❤️📸 Red Carpet Era 🎥🎟 and Celebrating the Return of the M-agination Film Festival at the Michigan Theater! Come see the past year’s productions Thursday, April 14th at 8PM! We can’t wait to see you and all your closest friends 🥰

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Film Screening Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:36:46 -0400 2022-04-14T20:00:00-04:00 2022-04-14T22:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location University Activities Center Film Screening
Student-Made Video Games Virtual Showcase (April 19, 2022 7:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/93647 93647-21707515@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 7:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: EECS 494: Introduction to Game Development

Experience 20+ new student-made video games at the EECS 494 + EMU Games Virtual Showcase! Interact with the developers, learn more about Michigan and EMU's game development programs, and vote for your favorite games!

Visit https://494showcase.com Friday evening (the 10th) to participate!

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Exhibition Sun, 20 Mar 2022 15:55:40 -0400 2022-04-19T19:00:00-04:00 2022-04-19T22:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location EECS 494: Introduction to Game Development Exhibition EECS 494 UMich GameDev Showcase
Wild & Scenic Film Festival (April 22, 2022 10:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/94036 94036-21718877@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, April 22, 2022 10:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Citizens Climate Lobby

The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is a LIVE & VIRTUAL event held on Earth Day, April 22, and available on-line for the following 7 days. This festival, considered the nation’s premier environmental film festival, combines stellar filmmaking, beautiful cinematography, and first-rate storytelling. Films explore nature, community activism, conservation, climate change, environmental justice, and more. The films are meant to inspire and examine possibilities for creating a better future. Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/I-Up81q9HWU
For tickets and film information, visit http://tinyurl.com/WSFF2022. Use code CCLAA for a $5 discount!

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Fair / Festival Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:31:35 -0400 2022-04-22T22:00:00-04:00 2022-04-22T23:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Citizens Climate Lobby Fair / Festival AA Wild and Scenic Film Festival: 2022
Wild & Scenic Film Festival (April 23, 2022 10:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/94036 94036-21718878@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, April 23, 2022 10:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Citizens Climate Lobby

The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is a LIVE & VIRTUAL event held on Earth Day, April 22, and available on-line for the following 7 days. This festival, considered the nation’s premier environmental film festival, combines stellar filmmaking, beautiful cinematography, and first-rate storytelling. Films explore nature, community activism, conservation, climate change, environmental justice, and more. The films are meant to inspire and examine possibilities for creating a better future. Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/I-Up81q9HWU
For tickets and film information, visit http://tinyurl.com/WSFF2022. Use code CCLAA for a $5 discount!

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Fair / Festival Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:31:35 -0400 2022-04-23T22:00:00-04:00 2022-04-23T23:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Citizens Climate Lobby Fair / Festival AA Wild and Scenic Film Festival: 2022
CSEAS Film Screening & Post-film Discussion. *Bitter Honey* (April 24, 2022 2:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/94238 94238-21726186@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, April 24, 2022 2:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Southeast Asian Studies

Bali is world-famous as a tourist paradise, but for some Balinese women the reality is more troubling. Approximately 10% of Balinese families are polygamous, and men in these unions often take multiple brides without their spouses' consent. Filmed over the course of seven years, "Bitter Honey" offers the first in-depth exploration of these family's lives. Women from three polygamous families tell their stories of coercion, betrayal, and domestic violence and share their courageous struggle for empowerment and equal rights.

Directed by Robert Lemelson, 2015. 81 minutes. In Indonesian and Balinese with English subtitles.

Post-film discussion and Q&A with Moniek van Rheenen, sixth-year PhD candidate in linguistic anthropology and Southeast Asian studies at the University of Michigan, specializing in Indonesian Islam.

CSEAS is sponsoring a limited number of FREE tickets to this one-day screening!

To redeem, visit https://michtheater.org/bitter-honey; click Buy Tickets button; then click Know A Promotion Code? located at the top of the pop-up window. Enter the code CSEASHONEY, a $0 purchase option will appear. Add your ticket and proceed through the purchase.

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Film Screening Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:17:50 -0400 2022-04-24T14:00:00-04:00 2022-04-24T16:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Center for Southeast Asian Studies Film Screening CSEAS Film Screening & Post-film Discussion. *Bitter Honey*
Wild & Scenic Film Festival (April 24, 2022 10:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/94036 94036-21718879@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, April 24, 2022 10:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Citizens Climate Lobby

The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is a LIVE & VIRTUAL event held on Earth Day, April 22, and available on-line for the following 7 days. This festival, considered the nation’s premier environmental film festival, combines stellar filmmaking, beautiful cinematography, and first-rate storytelling. Films explore nature, community activism, conservation, climate change, environmental justice, and more. The films are meant to inspire and examine possibilities for creating a better future. Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/I-Up81q9HWU
For tickets and film information, visit http://tinyurl.com/WSFF2022. Use code CCLAA for a $5 discount!

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Fair / Festival Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:31:35 -0400 2022-04-24T22:00:00-04:00 2022-04-24T23:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Citizens Climate Lobby Fair / Festival AA Wild and Scenic Film Festival: 2022
Wild & Scenic Film Festival (April 25, 2022 10:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/94036 94036-21718880@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, April 25, 2022 10:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Citizens Climate Lobby

The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is a LIVE & VIRTUAL event held on Earth Day, April 22, and available on-line for the following 7 days. This festival, considered the nation’s premier environmental film festival, combines stellar filmmaking, beautiful cinematography, and first-rate storytelling. Films explore nature, community activism, conservation, climate change, environmental justice, and more. The films are meant to inspire and examine possibilities for creating a better future. Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/I-Up81q9HWU
For tickets and film information, visit http://tinyurl.com/WSFF2022. Use code CCLAA for a $5 discount!

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Fair / Festival Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:31:35 -0400 2022-04-25T22:00:00-04:00 2022-04-25T23:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Citizens Climate Lobby Fair / Festival AA Wild and Scenic Film Festival: 2022
Wild & Scenic Film Festival (April 26, 2022 10:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/94036 94036-21718881@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 10:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Citizens Climate Lobby

The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is a LIVE & VIRTUAL event held on Earth Day, April 22, and available on-line for the following 7 days. This festival, considered the nation’s premier environmental film festival, combines stellar filmmaking, beautiful cinematography, and first-rate storytelling. Films explore nature, community activism, conservation, climate change, environmental justice, and more. The films are meant to inspire and examine possibilities for creating a better future. Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/I-Up81q9HWU
For tickets and film information, visit http://tinyurl.com/WSFF2022. Use code CCLAA for a $5 discount!

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Fair / Festival Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:31:35 -0400 2022-04-26T22:00:00-04:00 2022-04-26T23:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Citizens Climate Lobby Fair / Festival AA Wild and Scenic Film Festival: 2022
Wild & Scenic Film Festival (April 27, 2022 10:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/94036 94036-21718882@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, April 27, 2022 10:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Citizens Climate Lobby

The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is a LIVE & VIRTUAL event held on Earth Day, April 22, and available on-line for the following 7 days. This festival, considered the nation’s premier environmental film festival, combines stellar filmmaking, beautiful cinematography, and first-rate storytelling. Films explore nature, community activism, conservation, climate change, environmental justice, and more. The films are meant to inspire and examine possibilities for creating a better future. Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/I-Up81q9HWU
For tickets and film information, visit http://tinyurl.com/WSFF2022. Use code CCLAA for a $5 discount!

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Fair / Festival Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:31:35 -0400 2022-04-27T22:00:00-04:00 2022-04-27T23:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Citizens Climate Lobby Fair / Festival AA Wild and Scenic Film Festival: 2022
Wild & Scenic Film Festival (April 28, 2022 10:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/94036 94036-21718883@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, April 28, 2022 10:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Citizens Climate Lobby

The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is a LIVE & VIRTUAL event held on Earth Day, April 22, and available on-line for the following 7 days. This festival, considered the nation’s premier environmental film festival, combines stellar filmmaking, beautiful cinematography, and first-rate storytelling. Films explore nature, community activism, conservation, climate change, environmental justice, and more. The films are meant to inspire and examine possibilities for creating a better future. Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/I-Up81q9HWU
For tickets and film information, visit http://tinyurl.com/WSFF2022. Use code CCLAA for a $5 discount!

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Fair / Festival Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:31:35 -0400 2022-04-28T22:00:00-04:00 2022-04-28T23:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Citizens Climate Lobby Fair / Festival AA Wild and Scenic Film Festival: 2022
Wild & Scenic Film Festival (April 29, 2022 10:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/94036 94036-21718884@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, April 29, 2022 10:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Citizens Climate Lobby

The Wild and Scenic Film Festival is a LIVE & VIRTUAL event held on Earth Day, April 22, and available on-line for the following 7 days. This festival, considered the nation’s premier environmental film festival, combines stellar filmmaking, beautiful cinematography, and first-rate storytelling. Films explore nature, community activism, conservation, climate change, environmental justice, and more. The films are meant to inspire and examine possibilities for creating a better future. Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/I-Up81q9HWU
For tickets and film information, visit http://tinyurl.com/WSFF2022. Use code CCLAA for a $5 discount!

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Fair / Festival Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:31:35 -0400 2022-04-29T22:00:00-04:00 2022-04-29T23:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Citizens Climate Lobby Fair / Festival AA Wild and Scenic Film Festival: 2022
Feel Good Friday at UMMA (May 13, 2022 7:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/94895 94895-21780615@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, May 13, 2022 7:00pm
Location: Museum of Art
Organized By: University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA)

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Feel Good Friday is a monthly gathering of art and humans. 

Join us on the second Friday of each month at the University of Michigan Museum of Art. Looking for a reason to feel good? Let art, music, and culture lift you up. Reconnect and recharge each month at Feel Good Friday. 

Free and open to the public. No advance registration required.

May is Feel Good Vibes: UMMA will come alive with good vibrations through an exploration of experimental film, Afrofuturism, creative magic, and Detroit techno. 

Featuring:
KESSWA, a Detroit-based performer who will grace us with a special performance followed by the premier of her experimental film The 12th House, an Afro-surrealist story about an unrealized artist trapped in her mind and trapped in her corporate life on a seemingly endless loop. Through inspiration and illumination, she's able to access a creative breakthrough and free herself.  Shigeto & Tammy Lakkis, Detroit-based musicians and DJ’s will host a special performance highlighting experimental sound through techno and house.  AK, Detroit-based DJ who will take listeners through a musical history of Afrofuturism via Ghetto Tech, Dubstep, and Deep House.  Mark Tucker, an Ann-Arbor-based artist, will kick off UMMA’s latest exhibition, FUN, with a hands-on workshop. The collaborative creation will be accompanied by ambient-sound musician Jordan McKay.  Free latte-making workshop in the UMMA Cafe with Storm Saddler, UMMA Cafe Manager (Limited space available).
All Galleries open!

SAVE THE DATE: next Feel Good Fridays is on June 10. 

Feel good faster! Registration is not required to attend Feel Good Friday - it simply speeds up the check-in process for you. Register now and skip the line on Friday, May 13!

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Performance Sat, 14 May 2022 00:15:19 -0400 2022-05-13T19:00:00-04:00 2022-05-13T22:00:00-04:00 Museum of Art University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) Performance Museum of Art
IGDA Ann Arbor : Dr. Stephen Mallory (LTU / Terminal Reality / IGDA Detroit) (May 26, 2022 7:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/95246 95246-21789060@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, May 26, 2022 7:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: EECS 494: Introduction to Game Development

==Industry Lecture==
Dr. Stephen Mallory (LTU / Terminal Reality / IGDA Detroit)

Step into the world of game design and game pedagogy as IGDA Ann Arbor welcomes LTU Game Program Director, IGDA Detroit Chair, and former Terminal Reality designer Dr. Stephen Mallory!

IN-PERSON : Ann Arbor SPARK Central (parking directions below)
VIRTUAL (Discord) : https://discord.gg/V9xHntm
VIRTUAL (Twitch.tv) : https://www.twitch.tv/igda_annarbor

==Community Showcase ~ SIGN UP ==
https://forms.gle/qRsMBzx121Xz3ef2A
Have a project you're working on? Looking for feedback, teammates, or advice? Don't be a stranger! Register via the above form and prepare your 5-minute demo / pitch (with 5 minutes of Q&A).

==Parking==

Republic Parking : 324 Maynard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Library Lane Parking : 319 S 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Streetside parking / meter parking free after 6pm EST.

==In-Person Requirements==

You must have been vaccinated, and will need to attest to this fact before entering.

== Resources ==
MI Game Studios Database : https://michigangamestudios.com
Twitter : https://twitter.com/IGDA2_Official
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/IGDA-Ann-Arbor-143150996287453/
Discord : https://discord.gg/V9xHntm

==IGDA Resources==
https://igda.org/resources/harassment/

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 23 May 2022 12:29:42 -0400 2022-05-26T19:00:00-04:00 2022-05-26T22:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location EECS 494: Introduction to Game Development Lecture / Discussion Dr. Stephen Mallory joins IGDA Ann Arbor
Behind the Frame: Policing the Filming of Fruitvale Station (May 31, 2022 5:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/95337 95337-21789191@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, May 31, 2022 5:00pm
Location: Angell Hall
Organized By: Department of Afroamerican and African Studies

Lisa Doris Alexander is a Professor and Interim Chair in the Department of African American Studies at Wayne State University. Dr. Alexander is the author of Expanding the Black Film Canon: Race and Genre Across Six Decades and Homicide: Life on the Street with Wayne State University Press’ TV Milestone Series. Her first book, When Baseball Isn’t White, Straight and Male: The Media and Difference in The National Pastime, won the Society of American Baseball Research’s Negro League’s Committee Robert Peterson Recognition Award in 2013. She also co-edited The Circus is in Town: Sport, Celebrity, and Spectacle with Joel Nathan Rosen. She earned her doctorate in American Culture Studies from Bowling Green State University, her Masters degree in Afro American Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles, and her Bachelors degree in Political Science from Grinnell College. She refuses to choose between Star Trek and Star Wars and is a Chicago native and avid fan of the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Bulls.

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Lecture / Discussion Fri, 27 May 2022 12:16:29 -0400 2022-05-31T17:00:00-04:00 2022-05-31T20:00:00-04:00 Angell Hall Department of Afroamerican and African Studies Lecture / Discussion
CJS Ann Arbor Japan Week | Ann Arbor Japan Week Kickoff Film, "Kiki’s Delivery Service" (June 12, 2022 3:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/95412 95412-21789900@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, June 12, 2022 3:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Japanese Studies

See the full Ann Arbor Japan Week schedule here: https://myumi.ch/V7nxn

Reserve Your FREE Ticket at the Michigan Theater website: https://michtheater.org/kikis-delivery-service

Celebrate this beloved coming-of-age story from the legendary Studio Ghibli, creators of Spirited Away, and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki, about a resourceful young witch who uses her broom to create a delivery service, only to lose her gift of flight in a moment of self-doubt. It is a tradition for all young witches to leave their families on the night of a full moon and fly off into the wide world to learn their craft. When that night comes for Kiki, she embarks on her new journey with her sarcastic black cat, Jiji, landing the next morning in a seaside village, where her unique skills make her an instant sensation. Don’t miss this delightfully imaginative and timeless story of a young girl finding her way in the world, featuring the voices of Kirsten Dunst, Janeane Garofalo, Phil Hartman, and Debbie Reynolds.

Language: Presented with English dubbing.

1989. 103 mins. Anime/Adventure. G.

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Film Screening Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:23:50 -0400 2022-06-12T15:00:00-04:00 2022-06-12T17:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Center for Japanese Studies Film Screening CJS Ann Arbor Japan Week | Ann Arbor Japan Week Kickoff Film, "Kiki’s Delivery Service"
CJS Ann Arbor Japan Week | Film Screening: The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness (June 16, 2022 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/95440 95440-21789929@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, June 16, 2022 6:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Japanese Studies

Granted near-unfettered access to the notoriously insular Studio Ghibli, director Mami Sunada follows the three men who are the lifeblood of Ghibli – the eminent director Hayao Miyazaki, the producer Toshio Suzuki, and the elusive and influential “other director” Isao Takahata – over the course of a year as the studio rushes to complete two films, Miyazaki’s *The Wind Rises* and Takahata’s *The Tale of The Princess Kaguya*. The result is a rare “fly on the wall” glimpse of the inner workings of one of the world’s most celebrated animation studios, and an insight into the dreams, passion and singular dedication of these remarkable creators.

This 118m documentary from 2013 is unrated.

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Film Screening Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:33:02 -0400 2022-06-16T18:00:00-04:00 2022-06-16T20:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Center for Japanese Studies Film Screening CJS Ann Arbor Japan Week | Film Screening: The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness
CJS Ann Arbor Japan Week | Film Screening: "Whisper of the Heart" (June 18, 2022 1:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/95444 95444-21789932@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, June 18, 2022 1:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Japanese Studies

This Studio Ghibli film follows Shizuku, a quiet schoolgirl, on a quest for her true talent. Together with Seiji, a boy determined to follow his dreams, and enchanted by The Baron, a magical cat figurine who helps her listen to the whispers of her heart, Shizuku embarks on a life-changing adventure that takes her beyond the boundaries of her imagination.

This 1hr 51m film released in 1995 by Studio Ghibli is rated G.

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Film Screening Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:34:36 -0400 2022-06-18T13:00:00-04:00 2022-06-18T15:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Center for Japanese Studies Film Screening CJS Ann Arbor Japan Week | Film Screening: "Whisper of the Heart"
Screening of film "Who Killed Vincent Chin" and panel discussion (June 23, 2022 7:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/95707 95707-21790727@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, June 23, 2022 7:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies

In 1982, a 27-year-old Chinese American named Vincent Chin was beaten to death with a baseball bat by two auto workers who blamed the Japanese for the U.S. auto industry’s troubles. The men were fined $3,000 and never spent a day in jail. Such a light sentence for such a brutal killing brought Asian Americans together across ethnic lines to form multiethnic and multiracial alliances, to organize for civil rights, advocating for change.

As the fortieth anniversary of Chin’s death, this story that is so Michigan and so important to the Asian American community is still poorly known. However, in today’s political landscape which is increasingly racist, sexist, violent, and exacerbated by COVID19-inspired anti-Asian American sentiment—it is not enough to know about this one case of injustice, but to harness that outrage and use it for good today.

Join us for a special anniversary screening of the Oscar nominated 1987 documentary produced and directed by Christine Choy and Renee Tajima-Pena.

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SCHEDULE

7:00pm Welcome

7:15-8:45pm Screening

8:45-9:30pm Panel Discussion + Q&A

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TICKETS + DONATIONS

This event is free and open to the public. Registration and masks are encouraged. Seating is in the main theater and should allow for social distancing.

A $10 donation is recommended and will support:

A book anthology of Asian American activists and artists about how this case has inspired them and connects to contemporary issues. It will be published by Wayne State University Press with a foreword written by Asian American civil rights icon Helen Zia. By: Frances Kai-Hwa Wang;

as well as Stop AAPI Hate Organization The coalition (AAPI Equity Alliance (AAPI Equity), Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA), and the Asian American Studies Department of San Francisco State University) tracks and responds to incidents of hate, violence, harassment, discrimination, shunning, and child bullying against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Their mission is to advance equity, justice and power by dismantling systemic racism and building a multiracial movement to end anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) hate.

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PANEL DISCUSSION

Moderator:

Manan Desai is the author of The United States of India: Anticolonial Literature & Transnational Refraction (2020), published by Temple University Press as part of the Asian American History and Culture Series. His essays have been published in Comparative Literature, the Journal of Popular Culture, and the forthcoming volume of Asian American Literature in Transition. He has served on the Board of Directors for the South Asian American Digital Archive (saada.org). He is currently the director of the University of Michigan Program in Asian/Pacific Islander American (A/PIA) Studies in the Department of American Culture.

Panelist:

1. Ayesha Ghazi Edwin has dedicated her career to helping to mobilize and fight for the rights of the Asian American community. She previously served as the Executive Director of American Citizens for Justice, worked for APIAVote-Michigan, and currently serves as the Governor Whitmer appointed Chair of the Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission. Ayesha is an award-winning social justice activist, having previously worked in health equity, labor rights, for immigration reform and for voting rights. Ayesha’s family is of Indian descent, and she grew up in Ann Arbor after immigrating here from London at the age of 3. Currently Ayesha serves as the Deputy Director of Detroit Disability Power, is an award-winning lecturer at the University of Michigan School of Social Work, an appointed Ann Arbor Human Rights Commissioner, and a current candidate for Ann Arbor City Council, Ward 3.

2. Frances Kai-Hwa Wang is a poet, artist, essayist, and activist focused on issues of Asian America, race, justice, and the arts. Her writing has appeared at PBS NewsHour, NBCAsianAmerica, PRI GlobalNation, Cha Asian Literary Journal, Kartika Review, Drunken Boat. She teaches Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies at University of Michigan and creative writing at Washtenaw Community College. She was formerly Executive Director of American Citizens for Justice and Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce. She co-created a multimedia artwork for Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center. She is a 2019 Knight Arts Challenge Detroit artist creating an anthology of essays and a digital arts archive about Vincent Chin. Her book of poetry, “You Cannot Resist Me When My Hair Is in Braids,” is just out at Wayne State University Press. Franceskaihwawang.com @fkwang

3. Chien-An Yuan is an interdisciplinary artist, designer, and educator based in Ann Arbor, MI. Yuan runs 1473, a record label specializing in improvisation, electronics, and collaboration. He is also a founding member of IS/LAND, a performance collaborative comprised of AAPI movers, artists, and collaborators. His work has been featured in The New Yorker, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Reader, NewCity, Salon, ArtSlant, Huffington Post, and WNYC. Past performances and exhibitions include Detroit Institute of Arts, The Contemporary Arts Center Cincinnati, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Gene Siskel Film Center, Museum of Chinese in America NYC, Syrup Loft, Zhou B Arts Center, Asian American Cultural Center of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Hyde Park Art Center, and Gallery 312.

4. Dim Mang (they/she) is a Community Organizer with Rising Voices, an Asian American non-profit committed to building power with Asian Americans in Michigan. Dim was born in Mandalay, Burma to two Tedim Chin parents, and they immigrated to the US with their family in 2005. She was raised in a working-class family in Tulsa, Oklahoma and went to college at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, majoring in History and Political Science. Outside of her day job, Dim is an At-Large Vice President of APALA (Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance), and helps run a mutual aid network and fundraiser to aid anti-coup protesters in her home country, Burma. They are fluent in English and Tedim Chin, and hope to relearn Burmese. Dim currently lives with her partner and their two cats on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Potawatomi, Fox, and Peoria. They hope to one day help co-create a Burmese community center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where her immediate and extended family still live. They hope to organize for collective liberation for the rest of their life.

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And out in the lobby:

Kizuna Tree art installation (w/o dancers)

Kizuna Tree is an interactive installation/performance collaboration between Detroit Public Television, WDET, Rising Voices, and IS/LAND Asian American Arts Collaborative. Comprised of an Ikebana Tree designed by Celeste Shimoura Goedert of Rising Voices, sound recordings from the collaborative series ‘Kizuna Stories’ from DPTV and WDET by Zosette Guir and Dorothy Hernandez, and dance by AAPI Performance Collaborative IS/LAND, Kizuna Tree is an exploration of communal healing for AAPI peoples, across generations, communities, and ethnicities, connected through words, visuals, and movement. The restorative and healing properties through this physical movement and storytelling offers the audience an experiential exploration of the interactive connections between the dancers with each other, the audience, and the tree itself.

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Thank you to our Sponsors; CultureVerse & The New Foundry.

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Film Screening Mon, 20 Jun 2022 13:36:09 -0400 2022-06-23T19:00:00-04:00 2022-06-23T21:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Asian/Pacific Islander American Studies Film Screening An image from the documentary "Who Killed Vincent Chin?"
Artscapade! (August 26, 2022 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/95719 95719-21790784@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, August 26, 2022 6:00pm
Location: Museum of Art
Organized By: Arts at Michigan

Arts at Michigan and UMMA celebrate Welcome Week by introducing students to the wide array of possibilities for arts participation on campus at an evening of art-making, live music, dance and poetry, games, and prizes.

Also, we're looking for volunteers for this event-- help us make it happen (and get a free Artscapade t-shirt in the process!): http://artsatmichigan.umich.edu/programs/artscapade/

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Reception / Open House Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:27:46 -0400 2022-08-26T18:00:00-04:00 2022-08-26T21:00:00-04:00 Museum of Art Arts at Michigan Reception / Open House Artscapade poster
Artscapade! (August 26, 2022 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/97379 97379-21794495@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, August 26, 2022 6:00pm
Location: Museum of Art
Organized By: University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA)

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UMMA and Arts at Michigan celebrate Welcome Week by introducing new University of Michigan students to the Museum of Art for an evening of  live music, performances, dance, poetry, film, games, prize raffle, and a variety of art-making activities.  During the event, students will  have the opportunity to become familiar with the Museum and everything it has to offer, as well as experience the wide array of possibilities for arts participation across campus. 

All students, faculty and staff on the Ann Arbor (including Michigan Medicine), Dearborn and Flint campuses are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit their vaccination information by August 30. In addition, masks will be required in all indoor spaces and social distancing guidelines will be in place.

Student programming at UMMA is generously supported by the University of Michigan Credit Union Arts Adventures Program, UMMA's Lead Sponsor for Student and Family Engagement.

 

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Presentation Sat, 27 Aug 2022 00:16:16 -0400 2022-08-26T18:00:00-04:00 2022-08-26T21:00:00-04:00 Museum of Art University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) Presentation Museum of Art
Unity & Community Fall Film Series (September 6, 2022 6:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/98045 98045-21795513@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, September 6, 2022 6:30pm
Location: Duderstadt Center
Organized By: Digital Media Commons

September 6, 7, and 8. Join us in the Duderstadt Center Video Studio for three feature length, award-winning documentaries by individuals who have dedicated themselves to finding positive responses to our most pressing issues: climate justice, racial injustice and its roots, and the survival of American democracy. Shown on the Video Studio “Big Screen”.

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Film Screening Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:52:15 -0400 2022-09-06T18:30:00-04:00 2022-09-06T20:30:00-04:00 Duderstadt Center Digital Media Commons Film Screening Unity & Community Film Series Poster
FestiForum Fall 2022 (September 7, 2022 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/97346 97346-21794383@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 4:00pm
Location: East Quadrangle
Organized By: Residential College

Join your RC Forum Leaders at an RC classic, FestiForum. Learn all about RC Student Organizations, sign up to take a Forum for credit, and make merry with your RC fam!

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Fair / Festival Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:40:23 -0400 2022-09-07T16:00:00-04:00 2022-09-07T19:00:00-04:00 East Quadrangle Residential College Fair / Festival Festiforum
Unity & Community Fall Film Series (September 7, 2022 6:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/98045 98045-21795514@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, September 7, 2022 6:30pm
Location: Duderstadt Center
Organized By: Digital Media Commons

September 6, 7, and 8. Join us in the Duderstadt Center Video Studio for three feature length, award-winning documentaries by individuals who have dedicated themselves to finding positive responses to our most pressing issues: climate justice, racial injustice and its roots, and the survival of American democracy. Shown on the Video Studio “Big Screen”.

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Film Screening Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:52:15 -0400 2022-09-07T18:30:00-04:00 2022-09-07T20:30:00-04:00 Duderstadt Center Digital Media Commons Film Screening Unity & Community Film Series Poster
Unity & Community Fall Film Series (September 8, 2022 6:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/98045 98045-21795515@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, September 8, 2022 6:30pm
Location: Duderstadt Center
Organized By: Digital Media Commons

September 6, 7, and 8. Join us in the Duderstadt Center Video Studio for three feature length, award-winning documentaries by individuals who have dedicated themselves to finding positive responses to our most pressing issues: climate justice, racial injustice and its roots, and the survival of American democracy. Shown on the Video Studio “Big Screen”.

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Film Screening Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:52:15 -0400 2022-09-08T18:30:00-04:00 2022-09-08T20:30:00-04:00 Duderstadt Center Digital Media Commons Film Screening Unity & Community Film Series Poster
Alum Connection with Toni Newell: From Film to Law to Nonprofits — Find out how an LSA degree can take you anywhere. (September 16, 2022 3:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/98084 98084-21795573@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, September 16, 2022 3:00pm
Location: LSA Building
Organized By: LSA Opportunity Hub

Toni Newell (‘99) is living proof that a U-M liberal arts and sciences degree will take you anywhere. She credits that it was her LSA degree that taught her how to think, and not what to think, a skill that has led to her success across a variety of fields. She attended Michigan to study Film and Video Studies and worked in television shortly after graduating. While thriving in the television industry, Toni realized she could do more than the Silver Screen and made the decision to go back to law school. After graduating, she accepted a position at Varnum LLP where she gained experience working in a variety of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, contracting, and banking compliance. Despite a successful career in law, she again flipped the ‘the script’ of her professional career in early 2020 when she pivoted her direction towards the nonprofit sector by joining Catholic Charities. From film to law to nonprofits, Toni highlights the flexibility that an LSA degree can offer, and is now coming back to campus to share her hard-earned wisdom and life lessons with current LSA students.

About Toni:

Toni currently serves as Interim Executive Director of Catholic Charities’ Diocese of Kalamazoo. Toni is a native of Michigan, growing up in the small town of Hopkins. She graduated from the University of Michigan in December 1999, receiving a B.A., with distinction, in Film and Video Studies (now known as Film, Television, and Media). While at Michigan, she participated in the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program. Prior to attending law school, Toni worked at WXMI-Fox 17 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, first as a master control operator and then as an account executive. In May 2001, Toni moved to Washington, DC, to work in the legislative office of Senator Debbie Stabenow. In August 2002, Toni began law school at Notre Dame Law School, graduating in May 2005. She had internships both summers of law school, working for Legal Aid of Western Michigan and the Barry County Prosecuting Attorney. Upon graduation, Toni worked as a law clerk for the Honorable George Corsiglia in the Allegan County Circuit Court. She then worked as a staff attorney for Legal Aid of Western Michigan prior to her time at Varnum where she worked her way up to partner. Toni left Varnum in 2020 to make the transition to Catholic Charities where she currently works.

You should attend this session if you are:
-A U-M undergraduate LSA student
-Interested in pursuing law school, nonprofit work, or careers in film & television
-Eager to learn how to pursue varying interests throughout your career

What you’ll gain by attending:
-Make a connection with a successful LSA alum ready to support you
-Get ideas for how to build a career when your path is not traditional
-Learn how to build your networking skills

RSVP NOW to be part of the conversation.

The Opportunity Hub aims to deliver inclusive and accessible experiences and welcomes all LSA students to participate. This event is on the 2nd floor of a wheelchair accessible building which includes wheelchair-accessible restrooms on the 2nd floor, a gender-inclusive and accessible restroom on the 2nd floor, places to sit or stand during the event, and accessible parking options nearby on Maynard Street. To request other accommodations please contact Sairah Husain at sairah@umich.edu or 734-763-4674 so we can make arrangements.

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Workshop / Seminar Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:25:40 -0400 2022-09-16T15:00:00-04:00 2022-09-16T16:00:00-04:00 LSA Building LSA Opportunity Hub Workshop / Seminar Toni Newell
IF THESE WALLS COULD TALK (September 18, 2022 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/98338 98338-21796511@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, September 18, 2022 6:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Department of Film, Television, and Media

Released in 1996, HBO’s anthology film *If These Walls Could Talk* is now, nearly 30 years later, more pertinent and timely than ever following the Supreme Court’s reversal of the landmark Roe vs. Wade decision. Demi Moore, Sissy Spacek and Cher each star in segments set in the 1950s, 1970s and 1990s which dramatize how three women make an agonizing decision to deal with an unplanned pregnancy. Ripped from today’s headlines, what makes the film special and continually relevant, as one reviewer wrote, is “the film is less about the wider political and ethical debates in which the issue of abortion is usually embedded, and more about the intimate nature of such decision-making in a woman’s life."

Co-directed and co-written by FTVM's John H. Mitchell Visiting Professor in Media Entertainment, Nancy Savoca, who will be in attendance for an introduction and Q & A.

Savoca's papers are also part of the University Library’s Special Collection Research Center.

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Film Screening Thu, 08 Sep 2022 15:24:43 -0400 2022-09-18T18:00:00-04:00 2022-09-18T20:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Department of Film, Television, and Media Film Screening Event Poster
Revenge: Fantasy and Self Determination in Jewish Discourse (September 20, 2022 5:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/97754 97754-21795055@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 5:00pm
Location: North Quad
Organized By: Germanic Languages & Literatures

Dr. Max Czollek studied Political Science at the Free University of Berlin and received his PhD at the Center for Research on Antisemitism at the Technical University of Berlin. Czollek is the curator of numerous events and festivals on contemporary Jewish culture, including the current exhibition Rache: Geschichte und Fantasie [Revenge: History and Fantasy], on display from March through the beginning of October at the Jewish Museum Frankfurt. He is also co-editor for the magazine Jalta—Positionen zur jüdischen Gegenwart [Yalta—Positions on the Jewish Contemporary]. In addition to Desintegriert Euch! (Hanser, 2018)—De-Integrate! A Jewish Survival Guide for the 21st Century (Restless Books, Jan 2023) and Gegenwartsbewältigung [Overcoming the Present] (Hanser, 2020), he is the author of three volumes of poetry published by Verlagshaus Berlin: Druckkammern (2012), Jubeljahre (2015), and Grenzwerte (2019). A third volume of non-fiction will be published by Hanser in early 2023. Czollek lives and writes in Berlin.

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Lecture / Discussion Wed, 31 Aug 2022 15:03:58 -0400 2022-09-20T17:00:00-04:00 2022-09-20T19:00:00-04:00 North Quad Germanic Languages & Literatures Lecture / Discussion Max Czollek
Ukrainian Film Series — November Film: Julie Blue at the State Theatre (September 22, 2022 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/99010 99010-21797455@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, September 22, 2022 6:00pm
Location: Modern Languages Building
Organized By: Slavic Languages & Literatures

A variety of Ukrainian films are shown monthly including:

Julia Blue (Film screening and meeting with filmmaker Roxy Toporowych) on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at the
State Theater, 233 State Street, downtown Ann Arbor

Awaiting a response from an esteemed Germany-based photography institute, Julia develops a special bond with a PTSD-ridden soldier from a war zone in post-revolution Ukraine

September Film:
Cyborgs: Heroes Never Die (Кiборги: Герої не вмирають)
on Thursday, September 22, 2022 from 6-8 pm in MLB Auditorium 1200 (First floor, Modern Language Building).

A 2017 Ukrainian war drama film about the Second Battle of Donetsk Airport during the war in Donbas.

October Film:
THE EARTH IS BLUE AS AN ORANGE
Thursday, October 20, 2022
6-8 PM in MLB Auditorium 3
(1st floor, Modern Language Building).

To cope with the daily trauma of living in a war-zone, Anna and her children are making a film together about their life in the most surreal surroundings. The creative process raises the question of what kind of impact cinema might have during times of disaster, and how to picture war through the camera’s lens. For Anna and the children, transforming trauma into a work of art is the ultimate way to stay human.
Director/ Script: Iryna Tsilyk, Ukraine
Producer: Anna Kapustina / Albatros Communicos, Ukraine
Producer: Giedrė Žickytė / Moonmakers, Lithuania

Winner of the Directing Award for World Cinema Documentary at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, THE EARTH IS AS BLUE AS AN ORANGE stands not only as a remarkable document of the Russo-Ukrainian War through the lens - literally - of this family's creative process, but as an optimistic testament to the power of art and beauty in the face of destruction.

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Film Screening Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:12:48 -0400 2022-09-22T18:00:00-04:00 2022-09-22T20:00:00-04:00 Modern Languages Building Slavic Languages & Literatures Film Screening Ukrainian Film Series
CSAS Lecture | Artistic Freedom and the State of Democracy in India: A Conversation with Documentary Filmmaker Anand Patwardhan (September 23, 2022 4:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/98086 98086-21795576@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, September 23, 2022 4:30pm
Location: West Hall
Organized By: Center for South Asian Studies

Anand Patwardhan—who will be on the UM campus until December on an artistic residency—has been making political documentaries for over four decades, pursuing diverse and controversial issues that are at the crux of social and political life in India. Many of his films were at one time or another banned by state television channels in India and became the subject of litigation by Patwardhan, who successfully challenged the censorship rulings in court. He has been an activist ever since he was a student — having participated in the anti-Vietnam War movement; being a volunteer in Caesar Chavez’s United Farm Worker’s Union; working in Kishore Bharati, a rural development and education project in central India; and participating in the Bihar anti-corruption movement in 1974-75 and in the civil liberties and democratic rights movement during and after the 1975-77 Emergency. Since then he has been active in movements for housing rights of the urban poor, for communal harmony, and participated in movements against unjust, unsustainable development, militarism, and nuclear nationalism. He describes himself as a "non-serious human being forced by circumstances to make serious films."

“As I watched, I realized that Patwardhan’s films are like huge tapestries as much as films. They’re cross sections of their times, telling multiple stories of those times, then weaving those stories together into a call for change...Patwardhan radicalizes masala [Hindi cinema]. He mixes politics, observation, argument, shifts in time, class, and nation. The result could be called a ‘cinema of everything’.”
—Mark Cousins, filmmaker and critic

You may also watch this event on Zoon. Register for the webinar at: https://umich.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_15XWjEtFQzya4OLFRKuVHA

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Conference / Symposium Thu, 15 Sep 2022 16:16:12 -0400 2022-09-23T16:30:00-04:00 2022-09-23T18:00:00-04:00 West Hall Center for South Asian Studies Conference / Symposium CSAS Lecture | Artistic Freedom and the State of Democracy in India: A Conversation with Documentary Filmmaker Anand Patwardhan
CSAS Film Series | *Reason* (*Vivek*) (September 24, 2022 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/98139 98139-21795637@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, September 24, 2022 12:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for South Asian Studies

*Reason* is the tour of a macrocosm—India, the world’s largest democracy. Its eight chapters explore whether faith still has an upper hand over reason. Patwardhan thinks that with the collapse of egalitarian values, democracy is under siege. He argues privatization and a rush to corner depleting natural resources have catapulted extremists into power. Shown in two parts with an intermission.

Statement by Patwardhan: “Today, as even technologically-advanced nations debate the merits of creationism, the developing world is falling prey to blind faith and religious warfare. That we, the temporarily comfortable, rarely notice is because an embedded media controls both information and entertainment. We see what they want us to see and quickly tire of seeing anything that matters. Reason is both a warning and a promise.”

“IDFA’s jury voted unanimously for Patwardhan’s film, praising its “epic storytelling of the rise of the far right in one of the most populated countries of this planet.” - Variety, November 2018

Anand Patwardhan, India’s leading documentary filmmaker, is known for his socio-political, award-winning films. He has spent decades capturing Mumbai’s slum dwellers, the reality of the caste system, the rise of Hindu nationalism, and tensions between India and Pakistan. He is a member of the Oscar academy, and his films have earned more than 20 international awards.

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Thu, 08 Sep 2022 09:20:15 -0400 2022-09-24T12:00:00-04:00 2022-09-24T16:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Center for South Asian Studies Film Screening CSAS Film Series | Reason (Vivek)
Twice a Stranger (September 25, 2022 4:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/98497 98497-21796720@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, September 25, 2022 4:00pm
Location: Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.)
Organized By: Modern Greek Program

The Modern Greek Program Presents the film
Twice a Stranger (51 minutes)

Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 4pm
Rackham Amphitheatre, 4th floor Rackham

915 E. Washington Street
(Parking in the Thayer and Fletcher Lots), Ann Arbor, Michigan

Followed by a discussion led by Will Stroebel,
Assistant Professor of Modern Greek and Comparative Literature

“Twice a Stranger” is about people uprooted from their homes on both sides of the Greek and Turkish border and about their common experience of being “Twice a Stranger.” Part of the multi-ethnic Ottoman Empire in the early twentieth century, by 1924 their world was violently torn asunder. Half a million Muslims were expelled from Greece, and 1.3 million Greek Orthodox Christians were forced to flee their homes in Turkey. The story unfolds through rare archive footage, interviews with historians and testimonies from both Turkish and Greek refugees.

The film inaugurates a series we are planning over the next three years to mark the 1922 Asia Minor disaster and commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Treaty of Lausanne and Convention on the Exchange of Greek and Turkish Population of 1923, an event with devastating long-term effects that expelled almost 2,000,000 people from their homes. It transformed the Eastern Mediterranean and set the stage for future events of ethnic cleansing. There is much to explore, learn, and think about.

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Film Screening Fri, 16 Sep 2022 13:26:40 -0400 2022-09-25T16:00:00-04:00 2022-09-25T18:00:00-04:00 Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) Modern Greek Program Film Screening Twice a Stranger Cover Image
Book Launch & Méliès Film Screening (September 29, 2022 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/97568 97568-21794760@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, September 29, 2022 12:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: University of Michigan Press

Join us to celebrate the launch of two new books from the University of Michigan Press, "Méliès Boots: Footwear and Film Manufacturing in Second Industrial Revolution Paris" and "Magnificent Méliès: The Authorized Biography" by Madeleine Malthête-Méliès (translated by Kel Pero).

During the event, the newly digitized Méliès film "La Femme volante / Marvellous Suspension and Evolution" will be premiered for the first time in over 120 years! Two additional films, "L'Homme-Mouche / The Human Fly" and "L'Équilibre impossible / An Impossible Balancing Feat," will be screened as well. All three films will feature new music by composer Joey Pecoraro (https://www.joeypecoraro.com/).

University of Michigan Professor Matthew Solomon, Rose Albayat and Jennifer Lipsmeier Guy, who were involved in the project through the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP), and Kel Pero will speak briefly before there is a Q&A for attendees. The event will be co-hosted by UROP, the Ross School of Business, and the University of Michigan Press.

Méliès Boots and Magnificent Méliès are available for purchase with a special event discount from the University of Michigan Press. Visit press.umich.edu and use the discount code UMMELIES for 30% off one book or 40% off when you purchase both books.

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Livestream / Virtual Tue, 13 Sep 2022 10:16:31 -0400 2022-09-29T12:00:00-04:00 2022-09-29T13:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location University of Michigan Press Livestream / Virtual Covers of Méliès Boots and Magnificent Méliès with the text Book Launch and Film Screening
Three Short Films about Environmental Justice (September 29, 2022 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/99027 99027-21797475@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, September 29, 2022 6:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Michigan Community Scholars Program

Join the Michigan Community Scholars Program for an evening of short films about environmental justice. Hosted by the Ann Arbor District Library and facilitated by PitE and MCSP faculty member Dr. Rolf Bouma and students from the Sustainable Living Experience, this event brings together community members and UM students for a shared cinematic experience and conversation.

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Film Screening Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:01:14 -0400 2022-09-29T18:00:00-04:00 2022-09-29T19:30:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Michigan Community Scholars Program Film Screening Three images, one from each film. The first features a runner in a desert landscape, the second features a power plant, the third features a Black woman marching with a bullhorn.
Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival (October 6, 2022 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/99799 99799-21798700@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, October 6, 2022 8:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

Welcome to Halaloween: A Muslim Film Festival 2022

What's Halaloween? Halaloween screens horror films from across the globe that were made by, for, or about Muslims with the hopes of understanding “What scares Muslim audiences? Are horror movies halal?”

This year’s 2022 festival will be both in person and online, screening one film a week during the month of October, and ending with an in-person screening at the State Theater, Friday, October 28, 2022, at 7:00 PM. Each online screening will be available to watch for a week, all screenings are free.

The 2022 Halaloween Lineup:

* October 6: Roh | 2019 | Malaysia
* October 13: Beddua: The Curse | 2018 | Turkey
* October 20: Satan’s Slaves | 2017 | Indonesia
* October 28: Saloum | 2021 | Senegal (this screening will be in person at the State Theater)

We'll wrap up the month of October with a live panel discussion on Muslim Horror, the use of Islam and the Quran, and how each region differs in its creation of horror films. Stay tuned for the 2022 lineup of films and an announcement on the Muslim Horror Panel discussion!
More info: watch.eventive.org/halaloween
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THIS WEEK’S FEATURE
From Oct 6th to the 13th, stream the Malaysian horror film Roh on demand at watch.eventive.org/halaloween. Pre-order the film anytime, and check out the rest of the months Halaloween Horror selection!

2019 | 83 minutes | Malay | Malaysia
Directed by: Emir Ezwan

Halaloween Horror Rating 4/5

Rating explanation: Suspenseful, female-centered folk horror film and psychological thriller set in a remote, isolated Malaysian rainforest area. Contains blood, gore, creepy ancient jinn, and multiple scenes involving creepy kids and violence against children. This film is recommended for adults and older teens only.

Religious content: This film invokes Quranic verses and Islamic theology on jinn.

Roh (Soul), is a 2019 Malaysian Malay-language independent folk horror film directed by Emir Ezwan in his directorial debut. Set in the past, a family living in a forest is visited by a strange little girl, who comes with a frightening prediction.
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Halaloween is brought to you by the Global Islamic Studies Center and cosponsored by the Middle Eastern Studies Department, the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the African Studies Center, Department of Communication and Media, The Department of Film, Television, and Media, American Culture, the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, the Center for South Asian Studies, Department of Afroamerican and African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, Asian Languages and Cultures, the Center for Arab American Studies at UM-Dearborn, and Shudder.

Visit http://watch.eventive.org/halaloween for more details.

Love Horror Films? Shudder streams the best in new independent and international horror. Try Shudder free for 14 days with promo code HALALOWEEN2022 when you sign up at Shudder.com.

Want to hear about similar events from U-M Islamic Studies? Sign up for the GISC Newsletter (https://myumi.ch/nbW83)! We send out a monthly newsletter in collaboration with the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, and the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum.

Stay updated on our upcoming events by following our socials here:
Facebook: UmichGISC
https://www.facebook.com/UmichGISC/

Twitter: @umichgisc
https://twitter.com/umichGISC

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to islamicstudies@umich.edu.

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Film Screening Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:12:36 -0400 2022-10-06T08:00:00-04:00 2022-10-06T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival
Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival (October 7, 2022 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/99799 99799-21798701@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, October 7, 2022 8:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

Welcome to Halaloween: A Muslim Film Festival 2022

What's Halaloween? Halaloween screens horror films from across the globe that were made by, for, or about Muslims with the hopes of understanding “What scares Muslim audiences? Are horror movies halal?”

This year’s 2022 festival will be both in person and online, screening one film a week during the month of October, and ending with an in-person screening at the State Theater, Friday, October 28, 2022, at 7:00 PM. Each online screening will be available to watch for a week, all screenings are free.

The 2022 Halaloween Lineup:

* October 6: Roh | 2019 | Malaysia
* October 13: Beddua: The Curse | 2018 | Turkey
* October 20: Satan’s Slaves | 2017 | Indonesia
* October 28: Saloum | 2021 | Senegal (this screening will be in person at the State Theater)

We'll wrap up the month of October with a live panel discussion on Muslim Horror, the use of Islam and the Quran, and how each region differs in its creation of horror films. Stay tuned for the 2022 lineup of films and an announcement on the Muslim Horror Panel discussion!
More info: watch.eventive.org/halaloween
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THIS WEEK’S FEATURE
From Oct 6th to the 13th, stream the Malaysian horror film Roh on demand at watch.eventive.org/halaloween. Pre-order the film anytime, and check out the rest of the months Halaloween Horror selection!

2019 | 83 minutes | Malay | Malaysia
Directed by: Emir Ezwan

Halaloween Horror Rating 4/5

Rating explanation: Suspenseful, female-centered folk horror film and psychological thriller set in a remote, isolated Malaysian rainforest area. Contains blood, gore, creepy ancient jinn, and multiple scenes involving creepy kids and violence against children. This film is recommended for adults and older teens only.

Religious content: This film invokes Quranic verses and Islamic theology on jinn.

Roh (Soul), is a 2019 Malaysian Malay-language independent folk horror film directed by Emir Ezwan in his directorial debut. Set in the past, a family living in a forest is visited by a strange little girl, who comes with a frightening prediction.
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Halaloween is brought to you by the Global Islamic Studies Center and cosponsored by the Middle Eastern Studies Department, the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the African Studies Center, Department of Communication and Media, The Department of Film, Television, and Media, American Culture, the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, the Center for South Asian Studies, Department of Afroamerican and African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, Asian Languages and Cultures, the Center for Arab American Studies at UM-Dearborn, and Shudder.

Visit http://watch.eventive.org/halaloween for more details.

Love Horror Films? Shudder streams the best in new independent and international horror. Try Shudder free for 14 days with promo code HALALOWEEN2022 when you sign up at Shudder.com.

Want to hear about similar events from U-M Islamic Studies? Sign up for the GISC Newsletter (https://myumi.ch/nbW83)! We send out a monthly newsletter in collaboration with the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, and the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum.

Stay updated on our upcoming events by following our socials here:
Facebook: UmichGISC
https://www.facebook.com/UmichGISC/

Twitter: @umichgisc
https://twitter.com/umichGISC

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to islamicstudies@umich.edu.

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Film Screening Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:12:36 -0400 2022-10-07T08:00:00-04:00 2022-10-07T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival
Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival (October 8, 2022 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/99799 99799-21798702@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, October 8, 2022 8:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

Welcome to Halaloween: A Muslim Film Festival 2022

What's Halaloween? Halaloween screens horror films from across the globe that were made by, for, or about Muslims with the hopes of understanding “What scares Muslim audiences? Are horror movies halal?”

This year’s 2022 festival will be both in person and online, screening one film a week during the month of October, and ending with an in-person screening at the State Theater, Friday, October 28, 2022, at 7:00 PM. Each online screening will be available to watch for a week, all screenings are free.

The 2022 Halaloween Lineup:

* October 6: Roh | 2019 | Malaysia
* October 13: Beddua: The Curse | 2018 | Turkey
* October 20: Satan’s Slaves | 2017 | Indonesia
* October 28: Saloum | 2021 | Senegal (this screening will be in person at the State Theater)

We'll wrap up the month of October with a live panel discussion on Muslim Horror, the use of Islam and the Quran, and how each region differs in its creation of horror films. Stay tuned for the 2022 lineup of films and an announcement on the Muslim Horror Panel discussion!
More info: watch.eventive.org/halaloween
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THIS WEEK’S FEATURE
From Oct 6th to the 13th, stream the Malaysian horror film Roh on demand at watch.eventive.org/halaloween. Pre-order the film anytime, and check out the rest of the months Halaloween Horror selection!

2019 | 83 minutes | Malay | Malaysia
Directed by: Emir Ezwan

Halaloween Horror Rating 4/5

Rating explanation: Suspenseful, female-centered folk horror film and psychological thriller set in a remote, isolated Malaysian rainforest area. Contains blood, gore, creepy ancient jinn, and multiple scenes involving creepy kids and violence against children. This film is recommended for adults and older teens only.

Religious content: This film invokes Quranic verses and Islamic theology on jinn.

Roh (Soul), is a 2019 Malaysian Malay-language independent folk horror film directed by Emir Ezwan in his directorial debut. Set in the past, a family living in a forest is visited by a strange little girl, who comes with a frightening prediction.
__________________

Halaloween is brought to you by the Global Islamic Studies Center and cosponsored by the Middle Eastern Studies Department, the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the African Studies Center, Department of Communication and Media, The Department of Film, Television, and Media, American Culture, the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, the Center for South Asian Studies, Department of Afroamerican and African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, Asian Languages and Cultures, the Center for Arab American Studies at UM-Dearborn, and Shudder.

Visit http://watch.eventive.org/halaloween for more details.

Love Horror Films? Shudder streams the best in new independent and international horror. Try Shudder free for 14 days with promo code HALALOWEEN2022 when you sign up at Shudder.com.

Want to hear about similar events from U-M Islamic Studies? Sign up for the GISC Newsletter (https://myumi.ch/nbW83)! We send out a monthly newsletter in collaboration with the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, and the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum.

Stay updated on our upcoming events by following our socials here:
Facebook: UmichGISC
https://www.facebook.com/UmichGISC/

Twitter: @umichgisc
https://twitter.com/umichGISC

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to islamicstudies@umich.edu.

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Film Screening Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:12:36 -0400 2022-10-08T08:00:00-04:00 2022-10-08T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival
Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival (October 9, 2022 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/99799 99799-21798703@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, October 9, 2022 8:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

Welcome to Halaloween: A Muslim Film Festival 2022

What's Halaloween? Halaloween screens horror films from across the globe that were made by, for, or about Muslims with the hopes of understanding “What scares Muslim audiences? Are horror movies halal?”

This year’s 2022 festival will be both in person and online, screening one film a week during the month of October, and ending with an in-person screening at the State Theater, Friday, October 28, 2022, at 7:00 PM. Each online screening will be available to watch for a week, all screenings are free.

The 2022 Halaloween Lineup:

* October 6: Roh | 2019 | Malaysia
* October 13: Beddua: The Curse | 2018 | Turkey
* October 20: Satan’s Slaves | 2017 | Indonesia
* October 28: Saloum | 2021 | Senegal (this screening will be in person at the State Theater)

We'll wrap up the month of October with a live panel discussion on Muslim Horror, the use of Islam and the Quran, and how each region differs in its creation of horror films. Stay tuned for the 2022 lineup of films and an announcement on the Muslim Horror Panel discussion!
More info: watch.eventive.org/halaloween
__________________
THIS WEEK’S FEATURE
From Oct 6th to the 13th, stream the Malaysian horror film Roh on demand at watch.eventive.org/halaloween. Pre-order the film anytime, and check out the rest of the months Halaloween Horror selection!

2019 | 83 minutes | Malay | Malaysia
Directed by: Emir Ezwan

Halaloween Horror Rating 4/5

Rating explanation: Suspenseful, female-centered folk horror film and psychological thriller set in a remote, isolated Malaysian rainforest area. Contains blood, gore, creepy ancient jinn, and multiple scenes involving creepy kids and violence against children. This film is recommended for adults and older teens only.

Religious content: This film invokes Quranic verses and Islamic theology on jinn.

Roh (Soul), is a 2019 Malaysian Malay-language independent folk horror film directed by Emir Ezwan in his directorial debut. Set in the past, a family living in a forest is visited by a strange little girl, who comes with a frightening prediction.
__________________

Halaloween is brought to you by the Global Islamic Studies Center and cosponsored by the Middle Eastern Studies Department, the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the African Studies Center, Department of Communication and Media, The Department of Film, Television, and Media, American Culture, the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, the Center for South Asian Studies, Department of Afroamerican and African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, Asian Languages and Cultures, the Center for Arab American Studies at UM-Dearborn, and Shudder.

Visit http://watch.eventive.org/halaloween for more details.

Love Horror Films? Shudder streams the best in new independent and international horror. Try Shudder free for 14 days with promo code HALALOWEEN2022 when you sign up at Shudder.com.

Want to hear about similar events from U-M Islamic Studies? Sign up for the GISC Newsletter (https://myumi.ch/nbW83)! We send out a monthly newsletter in collaboration with the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, and the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum.

Stay updated on our upcoming events by following our socials here:
Facebook: UmichGISC
https://www.facebook.com/UmichGISC/

Twitter: @umichgisc
https://twitter.com/umichGISC

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to islamicstudies@umich.edu.

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Film Screening Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:12:36 -0400 2022-10-09T08:00:00-04:00 2022-10-09T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival
DIRT (October 9, 2022 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/99226 99226-21797744@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, October 9, 2022 6:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Department of Film, Television, and Media

The ongoing debate over undocumented immigrants to the U.S. is effectively dramatized in Nancy Savoca’s 2004 Showtime film DIRT. The life of Savoca’s heroine, Dolores, a Salvadorian maid living in Queens, is disrupted once again when her boss of nine years, Mrs. Ortega, fires her when she decides to run for Congress on an anti-immigration platform.

Savoca showcases an entire underclass of immigrants and portrays their personal struggles in a respectful yet often comedic manner that creates great empathy beyond the sensationalist newspaper headlines. VARIETY called the film “an audience grabber as tightly condensed and emotionally resonant as its title” and added that the “film zings along with an energy, determination and spirit that are anything but depressing.”

Directed and co-written by FTVM's John H. Mitchell Visiting Professor in Media Entertainment, Nancy Savoca, who will be in attendance for an introduction and Q & A.

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Film Screening Tue, 04 Oct 2022 15:33:32 -0400 2022-10-09T18:00:00-04:00 2022-10-09T20:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Department of Film, Television, and Media Film Screening DIRT Poster
Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival (October 10, 2022 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/99799 99799-21798704@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, October 10, 2022 8:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

Welcome to Halaloween: A Muslim Film Festival 2022

What's Halaloween? Halaloween screens horror films from across the globe that were made by, for, or about Muslims with the hopes of understanding “What scares Muslim audiences? Are horror movies halal?”

This year’s 2022 festival will be both in person and online, screening one film a week during the month of October, and ending with an in-person screening at the State Theater, Friday, October 28, 2022, at 7:00 PM. Each online screening will be available to watch for a week, all screenings are free.

The 2022 Halaloween Lineup:

* October 6: Roh | 2019 | Malaysia
* October 13: Beddua: The Curse | 2018 | Turkey
* October 20: Satan’s Slaves | 2017 | Indonesia
* October 28: Saloum | 2021 | Senegal (this screening will be in person at the State Theater)

We'll wrap up the month of October with a live panel discussion on Muslim Horror, the use of Islam and the Quran, and how each region differs in its creation of horror films. Stay tuned for the 2022 lineup of films and an announcement on the Muslim Horror Panel discussion!
More info: watch.eventive.org/halaloween
__________________
THIS WEEK’S FEATURE
From Oct 6th to the 13th, stream the Malaysian horror film Roh on demand at watch.eventive.org/halaloween. Pre-order the film anytime, and check out the rest of the months Halaloween Horror selection!

2019 | 83 minutes | Malay | Malaysia
Directed by: Emir Ezwan

Halaloween Horror Rating 4/5

Rating explanation: Suspenseful, female-centered folk horror film and psychological thriller set in a remote, isolated Malaysian rainforest area. Contains blood, gore, creepy ancient jinn, and multiple scenes involving creepy kids and violence against children. This film is recommended for adults and older teens only.

Religious content: This film invokes Quranic verses and Islamic theology on jinn.

Roh (Soul), is a 2019 Malaysian Malay-language independent folk horror film directed by Emir Ezwan in his directorial debut. Set in the past, a family living in a forest is visited by a strange little girl, who comes with a frightening prediction.
__________________

Halaloween is brought to you by the Global Islamic Studies Center and cosponsored by the Middle Eastern Studies Department, the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the African Studies Center, Department of Communication and Media, The Department of Film, Television, and Media, American Culture, the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, the Center for South Asian Studies, Department of Afroamerican and African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, Asian Languages and Cultures, the Center for Arab American Studies at UM-Dearborn, and Shudder.

Visit http://watch.eventive.org/halaloween for more details.

Love Horror Films? Shudder streams the best in new independent and international horror. Try Shudder free for 14 days with promo code HALALOWEEN2022 when you sign up at Shudder.com.

Want to hear about similar events from U-M Islamic Studies? Sign up for the GISC Newsletter (https://myumi.ch/nbW83)! We send out a monthly newsletter in collaboration with the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, and the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum.

Stay updated on our upcoming events by following our socials here:
Facebook: UmichGISC
https://www.facebook.com/UmichGISC/

Twitter: @umichgisc
https://twitter.com/umichGISC

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to islamicstudies@umich.edu.

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Film Screening Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:12:36 -0400 2022-10-10T08:00:00-04:00 2022-10-10T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival
Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival (October 11, 2022 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/99799 99799-21798705@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 8:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

Welcome to Halaloween: A Muslim Film Festival 2022

What's Halaloween? Halaloween screens horror films from across the globe that were made by, for, or about Muslims with the hopes of understanding “What scares Muslim audiences? Are horror movies halal?”

This year’s 2022 festival will be both in person and online, screening one film a week during the month of October, and ending with an in-person screening at the State Theater, Friday, October 28, 2022, at 7:00 PM. Each online screening will be available to watch for a week, all screenings are free.

The 2022 Halaloween Lineup:

* October 6: Roh | 2019 | Malaysia
* October 13: Beddua: The Curse | 2018 | Turkey
* October 20: Satan’s Slaves | 2017 | Indonesia
* October 28: Saloum | 2021 | Senegal (this screening will be in person at the State Theater)

We'll wrap up the month of October with a live panel discussion on Muslim Horror, the use of Islam and the Quran, and how each region differs in its creation of horror films. Stay tuned for the 2022 lineup of films and an announcement on the Muslim Horror Panel discussion!
More info: watch.eventive.org/halaloween
__________________
THIS WEEK’S FEATURE
From Oct 6th to the 13th, stream the Malaysian horror film Roh on demand at watch.eventive.org/halaloween. Pre-order the film anytime, and check out the rest of the months Halaloween Horror selection!

2019 | 83 minutes | Malay | Malaysia
Directed by: Emir Ezwan

Halaloween Horror Rating 4/5

Rating explanation: Suspenseful, female-centered folk horror film and psychological thriller set in a remote, isolated Malaysian rainforest area. Contains blood, gore, creepy ancient jinn, and multiple scenes involving creepy kids and violence against children. This film is recommended for adults and older teens only.

Religious content: This film invokes Quranic verses and Islamic theology on jinn.

Roh (Soul), is a 2019 Malaysian Malay-language independent folk horror film directed by Emir Ezwan in his directorial debut. Set in the past, a family living in a forest is visited by a strange little girl, who comes with a frightening prediction.
__________________

Halaloween is brought to you by the Global Islamic Studies Center and cosponsored by the Middle Eastern Studies Department, the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the African Studies Center, Department of Communication and Media, The Department of Film, Television, and Media, American Culture, the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, the Center for South Asian Studies, Department of Afroamerican and African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, Asian Languages and Cultures, the Center for Arab American Studies at UM-Dearborn, and Shudder.

Visit http://watch.eventive.org/halaloween for more details.

Love Horror Films? Shudder streams the best in new independent and international horror. Try Shudder free for 14 days with promo code HALALOWEEN2022 when you sign up at Shudder.com.

Want to hear about similar events from U-M Islamic Studies? Sign up for the GISC Newsletter (https://myumi.ch/nbW83)! We send out a monthly newsletter in collaboration with the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, and the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum.

Stay updated on our upcoming events by following our socials here:
Facebook: UmichGISC
https://www.facebook.com/UmichGISC/

Twitter: @umichgisc
https://twitter.com/umichGISC

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to islamicstudies@umich.edu.

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Film Screening Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:12:36 -0400 2022-10-11T08:00:00-04:00 2022-10-11T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival
CGIS Study Abroad Fair (October 11, 2022 12:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/96881 96881-21793528@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 12:00pm
Location: Michigan Union
Organized By: Center for Global and Intercultural Study

Learn about 115+ programs in over 45 countries, ask about U-M faculty-led programs, and figure out which program can help satisfy your major/minor requirements. CGIS has programs ranging from a few weeks to an academic year! Meet with CGIS advisors, staff from the Office of Financial Aid and the LSA Scholarship Office, CGIS Alumni, and other on-campus offices who can help you select a program that works best for you.

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Fair / Festival Tue, 04 Oct 2022 11:40:54 -0400 2022-10-11T12:00:00-04:00 2022-10-11T16:00:00-04:00 Michigan Union Center for Global and Intercultural Study Fair / Festival Join us for the CGIS Study Abroad Fair on October 11, 2022
Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival (October 12, 2022 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/99799 99799-21798706@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 8:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

Welcome to Halaloween: A Muslim Film Festival 2022

What's Halaloween? Halaloween screens horror films from across the globe that were made by, for, or about Muslims with the hopes of understanding “What scares Muslim audiences? Are horror movies halal?”

This year’s 2022 festival will be both in person and online, screening one film a week during the month of October, and ending with an in-person screening at the State Theater, Friday, October 28, 2022, at 7:00 PM. Each online screening will be available to watch for a week, all screenings are free.

The 2022 Halaloween Lineup:

* October 6: Roh | 2019 | Malaysia
* October 13: Beddua: The Curse | 2018 | Turkey
* October 20: Satan’s Slaves | 2017 | Indonesia
* October 28: Saloum | 2021 | Senegal (this screening will be in person at the State Theater)

We'll wrap up the month of October with a live panel discussion on Muslim Horror, the use of Islam and the Quran, and how each region differs in its creation of horror films. Stay tuned for the 2022 lineup of films and an announcement on the Muslim Horror Panel discussion!
More info: watch.eventive.org/halaloween
__________________
THIS WEEK’S FEATURE
From Oct 6th to the 13th, stream the Malaysian horror film Roh on demand at watch.eventive.org/halaloween. Pre-order the film anytime, and check out the rest of the months Halaloween Horror selection!

2019 | 83 minutes | Malay | Malaysia
Directed by: Emir Ezwan

Halaloween Horror Rating 4/5

Rating explanation: Suspenseful, female-centered folk horror film and psychological thriller set in a remote, isolated Malaysian rainforest area. Contains blood, gore, creepy ancient jinn, and multiple scenes involving creepy kids and violence against children. This film is recommended for adults and older teens only.

Religious content: This film invokes Quranic verses and Islamic theology on jinn.

Roh (Soul), is a 2019 Malaysian Malay-language independent folk horror film directed by Emir Ezwan in his directorial debut. Set in the past, a family living in a forest is visited by a strange little girl, who comes with a frightening prediction.
__________________

Halaloween is brought to you by the Global Islamic Studies Center and cosponsored by the Middle Eastern Studies Department, the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the African Studies Center, Department of Communication and Media, The Department of Film, Television, and Media, American Culture, the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, the Center for South Asian Studies, Department of Afroamerican and African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, Asian Languages and Cultures, the Center for Arab American Studies at UM-Dearborn, and Shudder.

Visit http://watch.eventive.org/halaloween for more details.

Love Horror Films? Shudder streams the best in new independent and international horror. Try Shudder free for 14 days with promo code HALALOWEEN2022 when you sign up at Shudder.com.

Want to hear about similar events from U-M Islamic Studies? Sign up for the GISC Newsletter (https://myumi.ch/nbW83)! We send out a monthly newsletter in collaboration with the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, and the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum.

Stay updated on our upcoming events by following our socials here:
Facebook: UmichGISC
https://www.facebook.com/UmichGISC/

Twitter: @umichgisc
https://twitter.com/umichGISC

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to islamicstudies@umich.edu.

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Film Screening Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:12:36 -0400 2022-10-12T08:00:00-04:00 2022-10-12T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival
CSAS Film Series | *We are not your Monkeys*, *Sanctum Santorum*, *In the Name Of God* (October 12, 2022 7:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/98300 98300-21796461@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 7:30pm
Location: Modern Languages Building
Organized By: Center for South Asian Studies

*In the Name Of God* focuses on the campaign waged by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) to destroy a 16th century mosque in Ayodhya said to have been built by Babur, the first Mughal Emperor of India. The VHP claimed the mosque was built at the birthplace of the Hindu god Ram and was determined to build a new temple on the same site. This controversial issue led to religious riots that cost thousands their lives and culminated in the mosque's destruction. The resulting religious violence spread throughout India and Pakistan leaving more than 5,000 dead, and causing thousands to flee their homes. Filmed before the mosque's demolition, *In the Name of God* examines the motivations which would ultimately lead to the drastic actions, as well as the efforts of secular Indians to combat religious intolerance. Preceded by two short music videos, *We are not your Monkeys* and *Sanctum Santorum*.

"The screen is electric with religious fervor, masses of people swarming through the streets, gathering in rallies, or violently rioting... This is investigative cinema verité documentary at its dynamic best." - Kay Armatage, Toronto Film Festival

Anand Patwardhan, India’s leading documentary filmmaker, is known for his socio-political, award-winning films. He has spent decades capturing Mumbai’s slum dwellers, the reality of the caste system, the rise of Hindu nationalism, and tensions between India and Pakistan. He is a member of the Oscar academy, and his films have earned more than 20 international awards.

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Thu, 08 Sep 2022 09:41:35 -0400 2022-10-12T19:30:00-04:00 2022-10-12T22:00:00-04:00 Modern Languages Building Center for South Asian Studies Film Screening In the Name Of God
Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival (October 13, 2022 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/99799 99799-21798707@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, October 13, 2022 8:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

Welcome to Halaloween: A Muslim Film Festival 2022

What's Halaloween? Halaloween screens horror films from across the globe that were made by, for, or about Muslims with the hopes of understanding “What scares Muslim audiences? Are horror movies halal?”

This year’s 2022 festival will be both in person and online, screening one film a week during the month of October, and ending with an in-person screening at the State Theater, Friday, October 28, 2022, at 7:00 PM. Each online screening will be available to watch for a week, all screenings are free.

The 2022 Halaloween Lineup:

* October 6: Roh | 2019 | Malaysia
* October 13: Beddua: The Curse | 2018 | Turkey
* October 20: Satan’s Slaves | 2017 | Indonesia
* October 28: Saloum | 2021 | Senegal (this screening will be in person at the State Theater)

We'll wrap up the month of October with a live panel discussion on Muslim Horror, the use of Islam and the Quran, and how each region differs in its creation of horror films. Stay tuned for the 2022 lineup of films and an announcement on the Muslim Horror Panel discussion!
More info: watch.eventive.org/halaloween
__________________
THIS WEEK’S FEATURE
From Oct 6th to the 13th, stream the Malaysian horror film Roh on demand at watch.eventive.org/halaloween. Pre-order the film anytime, and check out the rest of the months Halaloween Horror selection!

2019 | 83 minutes | Malay | Malaysia
Directed by: Emir Ezwan

Halaloween Horror Rating 4/5

Rating explanation: Suspenseful, female-centered folk horror film and psychological thriller set in a remote, isolated Malaysian rainforest area. Contains blood, gore, creepy ancient jinn, and multiple scenes involving creepy kids and violence against children. This film is recommended for adults and older teens only.

Religious content: This film invokes Quranic verses and Islamic theology on jinn.

Roh (Soul), is a 2019 Malaysian Malay-language independent folk horror film directed by Emir Ezwan in his directorial debut. Set in the past, a family living in a forest is visited by a strange little girl, who comes with a frightening prediction.
__________________

Halaloween is brought to you by the Global Islamic Studies Center and cosponsored by the Middle Eastern Studies Department, the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the African Studies Center, Department of Communication and Media, The Department of Film, Television, and Media, American Culture, the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, the Center for South Asian Studies, Department of Afroamerican and African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, Asian Languages and Cultures, the Center for Arab American Studies at UM-Dearborn, and Shudder.

Visit http://watch.eventive.org/halaloween for more details.

Love Horror Films? Shudder streams the best in new independent and international horror. Try Shudder free for 14 days with promo code HALALOWEEN2022 when you sign up at Shudder.com.

Want to hear about similar events from U-M Islamic Studies? Sign up for the GISC Newsletter (https://myumi.ch/nbW83)! We send out a monthly newsletter in collaboration with the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, and the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum.

Stay updated on our upcoming events by following our socials here:
Facebook: UmichGISC
https://www.facebook.com/UmichGISC/

Twitter: @umichgisc
https://twitter.com/umichGISC

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to islamicstudies@umich.edu.

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Film Screening Wed, 05 Oct 2022 11:12:36 -0400 2022-10-13T08:00:00-04:00 2022-10-13T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival
Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival (October 13, 2022 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/99800 99800-21798708@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, October 13, 2022 8:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

Welcome to Halaloween: A Muslim Film Festival 2022

What's Halaloween? Halaloween screens horror films from across the globe that were made by, for, or about Muslims with the hopes of understanding “What scares Muslim audiences? Are horror movies halal?”

This year’s 2022 festival will be both in person and online, screening one film a week during the month of October, and ending with an in-person screening at the State Theater, Friday, October 28, 2022, at 7:00 PM. Each online screening will be available to watch for a week, all screenings are free.

The 2022 Halaloween Lineup:

* October 6: Roh | 2019 | Malaysia
* October 13: Beddua: The Curse | 2018 | Turkey
* October 20: Satan’s Slaves | 2017 | Indonesia
* October 28: Saloum | 2021 | Senegal (this screening will be in person at the State Theater)

We'll wrap up the month of October with a live panel discussion on Muslim Horror, the use of Islam and the Quran, and how each region differs in its creation of horror films. Stay tuned for the 2022 lineup of films and an announcement on the Muslim Horror Panel discussion!
More info: watch.eventive.org/halaloween
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THIS WEEK’S FEATURE
From Oct 13th to the 20th, stream the Turkish horror film Beddua: The Curse | Üç Harfliler: Beddua on demand at watch.eventive.org/halaloween. Pre-order the film anytime, and check out the rest of the months Halaloween Horror selection!

2018 | 90 minutes | Turkish | Turkey
Directed by: Alper Mestçi

Halaloween Horror Rating 2/5
Rating explanation: Female-centered folk horror and psychological thriller. Contains violence, bullying, misogyny, body horror, and witches.
Religious content: This film invokes Turkish cultural and gender mores on marriage, relationships, and women that intersect with Islam.

Melek, Burcu, Eda and Ayla are four high school friends. Even though years have passed since their graduation, they are still friends. Their lives will change completely after they meet a shaman woman named Havel, and their lives dramatically change.
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Halaloween is brought to you by the Global Islamic Studies Center and cosponsored by the Middle Eastern Studies Department, the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the African Studies Center, Department of Communication and Media, The Department of Film, Television, and Media, American Culture, the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, the Center for South Asian Studies, Department of Afroamerican and African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, Asian Languages and Cultures, the Center for Arab American Studies at UM-Dearborn, and Shudder.

Visit http://watch.eventive.org/halaloween for more details.


Love Horror Films? Shudder streams the best in new independent and international horror. Try Shudder free for 14 days with promo code HALALOWEEN2022 when you sign up at Shudder.com.

Want to hear about similar events from U-M Islamic Studies? Sign up for the GISC Newsletter (https://myumi.ch/nbW83)! We send out a monthly newsletter in collaboration with the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, and the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum.

Stay updated on our upcoming events by following our socials here:

Facebook: UmichGISC
https://www.facebook.com/UmichGISC/

Twitter: @umichgisc
https://twitter.com/umichGISC

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to islamicstudies@umich.edu.

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Film Screening Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:17:39 -0400 2022-10-13T08:00:00-04:00 2022-10-13T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival
*Diamonds by the Decade:* The Best of CJS 75th Anniversary Film Series | A Night of Madness: *A Page of Madness* with benshi Nanako Yamauchi and Little Bang Theory (October 13, 2022 6:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/98536 98536-21796883@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, October 13, 2022 6:00pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Center for Japanese Studies

*A Page of Madness* is one of the greatest avant-garde films in history. It was directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa in 1926, and lost for nearly half a century. The story, by Nobel laureate Yasunari Kawabata, centers on a janitor at the insane asylum that holds his wife. Long considered a lost film, director Teinosuke Kinugasa thankfully found a negative in his garden storehouse in the 1970s.

Japanese benshi Nanako Yamauchi will narrate the film and Detroit area trio Little Bang Theory (Frank Pahl, Terri Sarris, and Doug Shimmin) will perform an original score written by Frank Pahl on toy and hand-made instruments.

Book your free tickets with the Michigan Theater here: https://myumi.ch/9P1en

Curated by Markus Nornes.

Cosponsored by the U-M Department of Film, Television, and Media.

Nanako Yamauchi
Nanako Yamauchi is a graduate of the Film Department at Nihon University, the oldest film school in Japan. She began studying the art of the benshi under Sawato Midori in 2010, performing for Matsuda Film Productions’ Friends of Silent Film Appreciation, various film festivals and the National Film Archive of Japan. In 2021 and 2022, Yamauchi was a supervising editor for Nasuno Mayuka’s manga about benshi entitled *Ray—A Taisho Era Cinema Story*.

Frank Pahl
As François Couture notes, Frank Pahl is "a true original, composer/musician/sound artist [spending] his musical career in the underground, amassing a small cult following. He charms his public with lovely avant-garde melodies played on an impressive array of neglected acoustic instruments and homemade automatons." His band Little Bang Theory, with Terri Sarris and Doug Shimmin, uses toy instruments to perform sophisticated and touching original scores.

Terri Sarris
Terri Sarris's creative work includes award-winning feature and short films (shot on 16mm, Super 8mm film, and digital media), film and television scripts, and work as a curator, film festival board member and festival juror in the larger media community, as well as performances in dance and music. Over three decades she helped build U-M's Department of Film, TV and Media Studies into a major presence in moving image media production and study.

Doug Shimmin
Doug Shimmin has been banging, strumming and singing his way around the metro Detroit area for more than 30 years. As a founding member of the award-winning, multi-ethnic group Immigrant Suns, Doug left behind his punk new wave flavors for the old world. After a great run of touring and performances, he sat down at a tiny table of toy instruments with friends Frank Pahl and Terri Sarris. From there they created Little Bang Theory, and it’s been miniature magic ever since.

If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact us. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.

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Film Screening Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:03:21 -0400 2022-10-13T18:00:00-04:00 2022-10-13T20:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Center for Japanese Studies Film Screening Diamonds by the Decade: The Best of CJS 75th Anniversary Film Series | A Night of Madness: "A Page of Madness" with benshi Nanako Yamauchi and Little Bang Theory
Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival (October 14, 2022 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/99800 99800-21798709@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Friday, October 14, 2022 8:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

Welcome to Halaloween: A Muslim Film Festival 2022

What's Halaloween? Halaloween screens horror films from across the globe that were made by, for, or about Muslims with the hopes of understanding “What scares Muslim audiences? Are horror movies halal?”

This year’s 2022 festival will be both in person and online, screening one film a week during the month of October, and ending with an in-person screening at the State Theater, Friday, October 28, 2022, at 7:00 PM. Each online screening will be available to watch for a week, all screenings are free.

The 2022 Halaloween Lineup:

* October 6: Roh | 2019 | Malaysia
* October 13: Beddua: The Curse | 2018 | Turkey
* October 20: Satan’s Slaves | 2017 | Indonesia
* October 28: Saloum | 2021 | Senegal (this screening will be in person at the State Theater)

We'll wrap up the month of October with a live panel discussion on Muslim Horror, the use of Islam and the Quran, and how each region differs in its creation of horror films. Stay tuned for the 2022 lineup of films and an announcement on the Muslim Horror Panel discussion!
More info: watch.eventive.org/halaloween
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THIS WEEK’S FEATURE
From Oct 13th to the 20th, stream the Turkish horror film Beddua: The Curse | Üç Harfliler: Beddua on demand at watch.eventive.org/halaloween. Pre-order the film anytime, and check out the rest of the months Halaloween Horror selection!

2018 | 90 minutes | Turkish | Turkey
Directed by: Alper Mestçi

Halaloween Horror Rating 2/5
Rating explanation: Female-centered folk horror and psychological thriller. Contains violence, bullying, misogyny, body horror, and witches.
Religious content: This film invokes Turkish cultural and gender mores on marriage, relationships, and women that intersect with Islam.

Melek, Burcu, Eda and Ayla are four high school friends. Even though years have passed since their graduation, they are still friends. Their lives will change completely after they meet a shaman woman named Havel, and their lives dramatically change.
__________________

Halaloween is brought to you by the Global Islamic Studies Center and cosponsored by the Middle Eastern Studies Department, the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the African Studies Center, Department of Communication and Media, The Department of Film, Television, and Media, American Culture, the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, the Center for South Asian Studies, Department of Afroamerican and African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, Asian Languages and Cultures, the Center for Arab American Studies at UM-Dearborn, and Shudder.

Visit http://watch.eventive.org/halaloween for more details.


Love Horror Films? Shudder streams the best in new independent and international horror. Try Shudder free for 14 days with promo code HALALOWEEN2022 when you sign up at Shudder.com.

Want to hear about similar events from U-M Islamic Studies? Sign up for the GISC Newsletter (https://myumi.ch/nbW83)! We send out a monthly newsletter in collaboration with the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, and the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum.

Stay updated on our upcoming events by following our socials here:

Facebook: UmichGISC
https://www.facebook.com/UmichGISC/

Twitter: @umichgisc
https://twitter.com/umichGISC

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to islamicstudies@umich.edu.

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Film Screening Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:17:39 -0400 2022-10-14T08:00:00-04:00 2022-10-14T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival
Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival (October 15, 2022 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/99800 99800-21798710@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Saturday, October 15, 2022 8:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

Welcome to Halaloween: A Muslim Film Festival 2022

What's Halaloween? Halaloween screens horror films from across the globe that were made by, for, or about Muslims with the hopes of understanding “What scares Muslim audiences? Are horror movies halal?”

This year’s 2022 festival will be both in person and online, screening one film a week during the month of October, and ending with an in-person screening at the State Theater, Friday, October 28, 2022, at 7:00 PM. Each online screening will be available to watch for a week, all screenings are free.

The 2022 Halaloween Lineup:

* October 6: Roh | 2019 | Malaysia
* October 13: Beddua: The Curse | 2018 | Turkey
* October 20: Satan’s Slaves | 2017 | Indonesia
* October 28: Saloum | 2021 | Senegal (this screening will be in person at the State Theater)

We'll wrap up the month of October with a live panel discussion on Muslim Horror, the use of Islam and the Quran, and how each region differs in its creation of horror films. Stay tuned for the 2022 lineup of films and an announcement on the Muslim Horror Panel discussion!
More info: watch.eventive.org/halaloween
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THIS WEEK’S FEATURE
From Oct 13th to the 20th, stream the Turkish horror film Beddua: The Curse | Üç Harfliler: Beddua on demand at watch.eventive.org/halaloween. Pre-order the film anytime, and check out the rest of the months Halaloween Horror selection!

2018 | 90 minutes | Turkish | Turkey
Directed by: Alper Mestçi

Halaloween Horror Rating 2/5
Rating explanation: Female-centered folk horror and psychological thriller. Contains violence, bullying, misogyny, body horror, and witches.
Religious content: This film invokes Turkish cultural and gender mores on marriage, relationships, and women that intersect with Islam.

Melek, Burcu, Eda and Ayla are four high school friends. Even though years have passed since their graduation, they are still friends. Their lives will change completely after they meet a shaman woman named Havel, and their lives dramatically change.
__________________

Halaloween is brought to you by the Global Islamic Studies Center and cosponsored by the Middle Eastern Studies Department, the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the African Studies Center, Department of Communication and Media, The Department of Film, Television, and Media, American Culture, the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, the Center for South Asian Studies, Department of Afroamerican and African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, Asian Languages and Cultures, the Center for Arab American Studies at UM-Dearborn, and Shudder.

Visit http://watch.eventive.org/halaloween for more details.


Love Horror Films? Shudder streams the best in new independent and international horror. Try Shudder free for 14 days with promo code HALALOWEEN2022 when you sign up at Shudder.com.

Want to hear about similar events from U-M Islamic Studies? Sign up for the GISC Newsletter (https://myumi.ch/nbW83)! We send out a monthly newsletter in collaboration with the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, and the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum.

Stay updated on our upcoming events by following our socials here:

Facebook: UmichGISC
https://www.facebook.com/UmichGISC/

Twitter: @umichgisc
https://twitter.com/umichGISC

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to islamicstudies@umich.edu.

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Film Screening Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:17:39 -0400 2022-10-15T08:00:00-04:00 2022-10-15T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival
Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival (October 16, 2022 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/99800 99800-21798711@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Sunday, October 16, 2022 8:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

Welcome to Halaloween: A Muslim Film Festival 2022

What's Halaloween? Halaloween screens horror films from across the globe that were made by, for, or about Muslims with the hopes of understanding “What scares Muslim audiences? Are horror movies halal?”

This year’s 2022 festival will be both in person and online, screening one film a week during the month of October, and ending with an in-person screening at the State Theater, Friday, October 28, 2022, at 7:00 PM. Each online screening will be available to watch for a week, all screenings are free.

The 2022 Halaloween Lineup:

* October 6: Roh | 2019 | Malaysia
* October 13: Beddua: The Curse | 2018 | Turkey
* October 20: Satan’s Slaves | 2017 | Indonesia
* October 28: Saloum | 2021 | Senegal (this screening will be in person at the State Theater)

We'll wrap up the month of October with a live panel discussion on Muslim Horror, the use of Islam and the Quran, and how each region differs in its creation of horror films. Stay tuned for the 2022 lineup of films and an announcement on the Muslim Horror Panel discussion!
More info: watch.eventive.org/halaloween
__________________
THIS WEEK’S FEATURE
From Oct 13th to the 20th, stream the Turkish horror film Beddua: The Curse | Üç Harfliler: Beddua on demand at watch.eventive.org/halaloween. Pre-order the film anytime, and check out the rest of the months Halaloween Horror selection!

2018 | 90 minutes | Turkish | Turkey
Directed by: Alper Mestçi

Halaloween Horror Rating 2/5
Rating explanation: Female-centered folk horror and psychological thriller. Contains violence, bullying, misogyny, body horror, and witches.
Religious content: This film invokes Turkish cultural and gender mores on marriage, relationships, and women that intersect with Islam.

Melek, Burcu, Eda and Ayla are four high school friends. Even though years have passed since their graduation, they are still friends. Their lives will change completely after they meet a shaman woman named Havel, and their lives dramatically change.
__________________

Halaloween is brought to you by the Global Islamic Studies Center and cosponsored by the Middle Eastern Studies Department, the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the African Studies Center, Department of Communication and Media, The Department of Film, Television, and Media, American Culture, the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, the Center for South Asian Studies, Department of Afroamerican and African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, Asian Languages and Cultures, the Center for Arab American Studies at UM-Dearborn, and Shudder.

Visit http://watch.eventive.org/halaloween for more details.


Love Horror Films? Shudder streams the best in new independent and international horror. Try Shudder free for 14 days with promo code HALALOWEEN2022 when you sign up at Shudder.com.

Want to hear about similar events from U-M Islamic Studies? Sign up for the GISC Newsletter (https://myumi.ch/nbW83)! We send out a monthly newsletter in collaboration with the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, and the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum.

Stay updated on our upcoming events by following our socials here:

Facebook: UmichGISC
https://www.facebook.com/UmichGISC/

Twitter: @umichgisc
https://twitter.com/umichGISC

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to islamicstudies@umich.edu.

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Film Screening Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:17:39 -0400 2022-10-16T08:00:00-04:00 2022-10-16T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival
Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival (October 17, 2022 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/99800 99800-21798712@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Monday, October 17, 2022 8:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

Welcome to Halaloween: A Muslim Film Festival 2022

What's Halaloween? Halaloween screens horror films from across the globe that were made by, for, or about Muslims with the hopes of understanding “What scares Muslim audiences? Are horror movies halal?”

This year’s 2022 festival will be both in person and online, screening one film a week during the month of October, and ending with an in-person screening at the State Theater, Friday, October 28, 2022, at 7:00 PM. Each online screening will be available to watch for a week, all screenings are free.

The 2022 Halaloween Lineup:

* October 6: Roh | 2019 | Malaysia
* October 13: Beddua: The Curse | 2018 | Turkey
* October 20: Satan’s Slaves | 2017 | Indonesia
* October 28: Saloum | 2021 | Senegal (this screening will be in person at the State Theater)

We'll wrap up the month of October with a live panel discussion on Muslim Horror, the use of Islam and the Quran, and how each region differs in its creation of horror films. Stay tuned for the 2022 lineup of films and an announcement on the Muslim Horror Panel discussion!
More info: watch.eventive.org/halaloween
__________________
THIS WEEK’S FEATURE
From Oct 13th to the 20th, stream the Turkish horror film Beddua: The Curse | Üç Harfliler: Beddua on demand at watch.eventive.org/halaloween. Pre-order the film anytime, and check out the rest of the months Halaloween Horror selection!

2018 | 90 minutes | Turkish | Turkey
Directed by: Alper Mestçi

Halaloween Horror Rating 2/5
Rating explanation: Female-centered folk horror and psychological thriller. Contains violence, bullying, misogyny, body horror, and witches.
Religious content: This film invokes Turkish cultural and gender mores on marriage, relationships, and women that intersect with Islam.

Melek, Burcu, Eda and Ayla are four high school friends. Even though years have passed since their graduation, they are still friends. Their lives will change completely after they meet a shaman woman named Havel, and their lives dramatically change.
__________________

Halaloween is brought to you by the Global Islamic Studies Center and cosponsored by the Middle Eastern Studies Department, the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the African Studies Center, Department of Communication and Media, The Department of Film, Television, and Media, American Culture, the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, the Center for South Asian Studies, Department of Afroamerican and African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, Asian Languages and Cultures, the Center for Arab American Studies at UM-Dearborn, and Shudder.

Visit http://watch.eventive.org/halaloween for more details.


Love Horror Films? Shudder streams the best in new independent and international horror. Try Shudder free for 14 days with promo code HALALOWEEN2022 when you sign up at Shudder.com.

Want to hear about similar events from U-M Islamic Studies? Sign up for the GISC Newsletter (https://myumi.ch/nbW83)! We send out a monthly newsletter in collaboration with the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, and the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum.

Stay updated on our upcoming events by following our socials here:

Facebook: UmichGISC
https://www.facebook.com/UmichGISC/

Twitter: @umichgisc
https://twitter.com/umichGISC

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to islamicstudies@umich.edu.

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Film Screening Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:17:39 -0400 2022-10-17T08:00:00-04:00 2022-10-17T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival
Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival (October 18, 2022 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/99800 99800-21798713@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Tuesday, October 18, 2022 8:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

Welcome to Halaloween: A Muslim Film Festival 2022

What's Halaloween? Halaloween screens horror films from across the globe that were made by, for, or about Muslims with the hopes of understanding “What scares Muslim audiences? Are horror movies halal?”

This year’s 2022 festival will be both in person and online, screening one film a week during the month of October, and ending with an in-person screening at the State Theater, Friday, October 28, 2022, at 7:00 PM. Each online screening will be available to watch for a week, all screenings are free.

The 2022 Halaloween Lineup:

* October 6: Roh | 2019 | Malaysia
* October 13: Beddua: The Curse | 2018 | Turkey
* October 20: Satan’s Slaves | 2017 | Indonesia
* October 28: Saloum | 2021 | Senegal (this screening will be in person at the State Theater)

We'll wrap up the month of October with a live panel discussion on Muslim Horror, the use of Islam and the Quran, and how each region differs in its creation of horror films. Stay tuned for the 2022 lineup of films and an announcement on the Muslim Horror Panel discussion!
More info: watch.eventive.org/halaloween
__________________
THIS WEEK’S FEATURE
From Oct 13th to the 20th, stream the Turkish horror film Beddua: The Curse | Üç Harfliler: Beddua on demand at watch.eventive.org/halaloween. Pre-order the film anytime, and check out the rest of the months Halaloween Horror selection!

2018 | 90 minutes | Turkish | Turkey
Directed by: Alper Mestçi

Halaloween Horror Rating 2/5
Rating explanation: Female-centered folk horror and psychological thriller. Contains violence, bullying, misogyny, body horror, and witches.
Religious content: This film invokes Turkish cultural and gender mores on marriage, relationships, and women that intersect with Islam.

Melek, Burcu, Eda and Ayla are four high school friends. Even though years have passed since their graduation, they are still friends. Their lives will change completely after they meet a shaman woman named Havel, and their lives dramatically change.
__________________

Halaloween is brought to you by the Global Islamic Studies Center and cosponsored by the Middle Eastern Studies Department, the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the African Studies Center, Department of Communication and Media, The Department of Film, Television, and Media, American Culture, the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, the Center for South Asian Studies, Department of Afroamerican and African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, Asian Languages and Cultures, the Center for Arab American Studies at UM-Dearborn, and Shudder.

Visit http://watch.eventive.org/halaloween for more details.


Love Horror Films? Shudder streams the best in new independent and international horror. Try Shudder free for 14 days with promo code HALALOWEEN2022 when you sign up at Shudder.com.

Want to hear about similar events from U-M Islamic Studies? Sign up for the GISC Newsletter (https://myumi.ch/nbW83)! We send out a monthly newsletter in collaboration with the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, and the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum.

Stay updated on our upcoming events by following our socials here:

Facebook: UmichGISC
https://www.facebook.com/UmichGISC/

Twitter: @umichgisc
https://twitter.com/umichGISC

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to islamicstudies@umich.edu.

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Film Screening Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:17:39 -0400 2022-10-18T08:00:00-04:00 2022-10-18T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival
Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival (October 19, 2022 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/99800 99800-21798714@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 8:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

Welcome to Halaloween: A Muslim Film Festival 2022

What's Halaloween? Halaloween screens horror films from across the globe that were made by, for, or about Muslims with the hopes of understanding “What scares Muslim audiences? Are horror movies halal?”

This year’s 2022 festival will be both in person and online, screening one film a week during the month of October, and ending with an in-person screening at the State Theater, Friday, October 28, 2022, at 7:00 PM. Each online screening will be available to watch for a week, all screenings are free.

The 2022 Halaloween Lineup:

* October 6: Roh | 2019 | Malaysia
* October 13: Beddua: The Curse | 2018 | Turkey
* October 20: Satan’s Slaves | 2017 | Indonesia
* October 28: Saloum | 2021 | Senegal (this screening will be in person at the State Theater)

We'll wrap up the month of October with a live panel discussion on Muslim Horror, the use of Islam and the Quran, and how each region differs in its creation of horror films. Stay tuned for the 2022 lineup of films and an announcement on the Muslim Horror Panel discussion!
More info: watch.eventive.org/halaloween
__________________
THIS WEEK’S FEATURE
From Oct 13th to the 20th, stream the Turkish horror film Beddua: The Curse | Üç Harfliler: Beddua on demand at watch.eventive.org/halaloween. Pre-order the film anytime, and check out the rest of the months Halaloween Horror selection!

2018 | 90 minutes | Turkish | Turkey
Directed by: Alper Mestçi

Halaloween Horror Rating 2/5
Rating explanation: Female-centered folk horror and psychological thriller. Contains violence, bullying, misogyny, body horror, and witches.
Religious content: This film invokes Turkish cultural and gender mores on marriage, relationships, and women that intersect with Islam.

Melek, Burcu, Eda and Ayla are four high school friends. Even though years have passed since their graduation, they are still friends. Their lives will change completely after they meet a shaman woman named Havel, and their lives dramatically change.
__________________

Halaloween is brought to you by the Global Islamic Studies Center and cosponsored by the Middle Eastern Studies Department, the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the African Studies Center, Department of Communication and Media, The Department of Film, Television, and Media, American Culture, the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, the Center for South Asian Studies, Department of Afroamerican and African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, Asian Languages and Cultures, the Center for Arab American Studies at UM-Dearborn, and Shudder.

Visit http://watch.eventive.org/halaloween for more details.


Love Horror Films? Shudder streams the best in new independent and international horror. Try Shudder free for 14 days with promo code HALALOWEEN2022 when you sign up at Shudder.com.

Want to hear about similar events from U-M Islamic Studies? Sign up for the GISC Newsletter (https://myumi.ch/nbW83)! We send out a monthly newsletter in collaboration with the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, and the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum.

Stay updated on our upcoming events by following our socials here:

Facebook: UmichGISC
https://www.facebook.com/UmichGISC/

Twitter: @umichgisc
https://twitter.com/umichGISC

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to islamicstudies@umich.edu.

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Film Screening Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:17:39 -0400 2022-10-19T08:00:00-04:00 2022-10-19T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival
We Can Be Heroes film event (October 19, 2022 5:30pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/99596 99596-21798386@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 5:30pm
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: UM Addiction Center

On Wednesday October 19th, 2022 we would like to invite you to an evening of art, film and dialogue at the Beautiful Capitol Theater in Flint.

This FREE event starts at 5:30 p.m. with a curated art show, featuring local artists in recovery, followed by a screening of “We Can Be Heroes," documentary film directed by Mike Ramsdell. There will be a post-film panel discussion featuring Taylor Duerr, Mike Ramsdell, and others who have experienced the stigma of substance use disorders. Hosted by the U-M Addiction Center and Families Against Narcotics. This is an evening you won't want to miss.

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Film Screening Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:47:03 -0400 2022-10-19T17:30:00-04:00 2022-10-19T21:00:00-04:00 Off Campus Location UM Addiction Center Film Screening Click on the link below to reserve tickets
"How Henry Ford's Ghost Haunts the Present" (October 19, 2022 7:00pm) https://events.umich.edu/event/99776 99776-21798669@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 7:00pm
Location: Museum of Art
Organized By: Penny W Stamps School of Art & Design

For the first time, the thought-provoking documentary 10 Questions for Henry Ford will be shown at the University of Michigan. The film will be made available for online streaming, free of charge, to all members of the University community from October 13 -21, 2022.

In addition, a multidisciplinary panel discussion, entitled “How Henry Ford’s Ghost Haunts the Present,” will feature the filmmaker, Andy Kirshner, in conversation with a distinguished group of faculty from the University of Michigan. The panel discussion, including excerpts from the film, will take place in the Helmut Stern Auditorium at the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) on October 19 at 7PM.

This event is co-sponsored by the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies; the School of Music, Theatre & Dance; History; Museum Studies; American Culture; and Film, Television and Media.

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Lecture / Discussion Mon, 10 Oct 2022 12:04:38 -0400 2022-10-19T19:00:00-04:00 2022-10-19T20:30:00-04:00 Museum of Art Penny W Stamps School of Art & Design Lecture / Discussion Back of a man with a hat facing a crowd in front of a Ford factory building.
Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival (October 20, 2022 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/99800 99800-21798715@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, October 20, 2022 8:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

Welcome to Halaloween: A Muslim Film Festival 2022

What's Halaloween? Halaloween screens horror films from across the globe that were made by, for, or about Muslims with the hopes of understanding “What scares Muslim audiences? Are horror movies halal?”

This year’s 2022 festival will be both in person and online, screening one film a week during the month of October, and ending with an in-person screening at the State Theater, Friday, October 28, 2022, at 7:00 PM. Each online screening will be available to watch for a week, all screenings are free.

The 2022 Halaloween Lineup:

* October 6: Roh | 2019 | Malaysia
* October 13: Beddua: The Curse | 2018 | Turkey
* October 20: Satan’s Slaves | 2017 | Indonesia
* October 28: Saloum | 2021 | Senegal (this screening will be in person at the State Theater)

We'll wrap up the month of October with a live panel discussion on Muslim Horror, the use of Islam and the Quran, and how each region differs in its creation of horror films. Stay tuned for the 2022 lineup of films and an announcement on the Muslim Horror Panel discussion!
More info: watch.eventive.org/halaloween
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THIS WEEK’S FEATURE
From Oct 13th to the 20th, stream the Turkish horror film Beddua: The Curse | Üç Harfliler: Beddua on demand at watch.eventive.org/halaloween. Pre-order the film anytime, and check out the rest of the months Halaloween Horror selection!

2018 | 90 minutes | Turkish | Turkey
Directed by: Alper Mestçi

Halaloween Horror Rating 2/5
Rating explanation: Female-centered folk horror and psychological thriller. Contains violence, bullying, misogyny, body horror, and witches.
Religious content: This film invokes Turkish cultural and gender mores on marriage, relationships, and women that intersect with Islam.

Melek, Burcu, Eda and Ayla are four high school friends. Even though years have passed since their graduation, they are still friends. Their lives will change completely after they meet a shaman woman named Havel, and their lives dramatically change.
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Halaloween is brought to you by the Global Islamic Studies Center and cosponsored by the Middle Eastern Studies Department, the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the African Studies Center, Department of Communication and Media, The Department of Film, Television, and Media, American Culture, the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, the Center for South Asian Studies, Department of Afroamerican and African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, Asian Languages and Cultures, the Center for Arab American Studies at UM-Dearborn, and Shudder.

Visit http://watch.eventive.org/halaloween for more details.


Love Horror Films? Shudder streams the best in new independent and international horror. Try Shudder free for 14 days with promo code HALALOWEEN2022 when you sign up at Shudder.com.

Want to hear about similar events from U-M Islamic Studies? Sign up for the GISC Newsletter (https://myumi.ch/nbW83)! We send out a monthly newsletter in collaboration with the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, and the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum.

Stay updated on our upcoming events by following our socials here:

Facebook: UmichGISC
https://www.facebook.com/UmichGISC/

Twitter: @umichgisc
https://twitter.com/umichGISC

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to islamicstudies@umich.edu.

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Film Screening Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:17:39 -0400 2022-10-20T08:00:00-04:00 2022-10-20T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival
Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival (October 20, 2022 8:00am) https://events.umich.edu/event/99801 99801-21798716@events.umich.edu Event Begins: Thursday, October 20, 2022 8:00am
Location: Off Campus Location
Organized By: Global Islamic Studies Center

Welcome to Halaloween: A Muslim Film Festival 2022

What's Halaloween? Halaloween screens horror films from across the globe that were made by, for, or about Muslims with the hopes of understanding “What scares Muslim audiences? Are horror movies halal?”

This year’s 2022 festival will be both in person and online, screening one film a week during the month of October, and ending with an in-person screening at the State Theater, Friday, October 28, 2022, at 7:00 PM. Each online screening will be available to watch for a week, all screenings are free.

The 2022 Halaloween Lineup:

* October 6: Roh | 2019 | Malaysia
* October 13: Beddua: The Curse | 2018 | Turkey
* October 20: Satan’s Slaves | 2017 | Indonesia
* October 28: Saloum | 2021 | Senegal ***
*** this screening will be in person at the State Theater.

We'll wrap up the month of October with a live panel discussion on Muslim Horror, the use of Islam and the Quran, and how each region differs in its creation of horror films. Stay tuned for the 2022 lineup of films and an announcement on the Muslim Horror Panel discussion!
More info: watch.eventive.org/halaloween
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THIS WEEK’S FEATURE
From Oct 20th to the 27th, stream the Indonesian horror film Satan’s Slaves on demand at http://watch.eventive.org/halaloween. Pre-order the film anytime, and check out the rest of the months Halaloween Horror selection!

2017 | 107 minutes | Indonesian | Indonesia
Directed by: Joko Anwar

Halaloween Horror Rating 4/5
Rating explanation: Gothic and folk horror film directed by master of horror Joko Anwar. Contains jump scares, creepy kids, blood and gore, hauntings, illness, death, and cults.
Religious content: Most characters are Muslim Indonesians, and the film includes prayer and the ethics of Muslim religious leaders.

Satan's Slaves (Indonesian: Pengabdi Setan) is a 2017 Indonesian gothic horror film written and directed by Joko Anwar. The film follows a poor family who is haunted by their mother who recently died after suffering from a debilitating illness.
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Halaloween is brought to you by the Global Islamic Studies Center and cosponsored by the Middle Eastern Studies Department, the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum, the African Studies Center, Department of Communication and Media, The Department of Film, Television, and Media, American Culture, the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, the Center for South Asian Studies, Department of Afroamerican and African Studies, Arab and Muslim American Studies, Asian Languages and Cultures, the Center for Arab American Studies at UM-Dearborn, and Shudder.

Visit http://watch.eventive.org/halaloween for more details.


Love Horror Films? Shudder streams the best in new independent and international horror. Try Shudder free for 14 days with promo code HALALOWEEN2022 when you sign up at Shudder.com.

Want to hear about similar events from U-M Islamic Studies? Sign up for the GISC Newsletter (https://myumi.ch/nbW83)! We send out a monthly newsletter in collaboration with the Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, and the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum.

Stay updated on our upcoming events by following our socials here:

Facebook: UmichGISC
https://www.facebook.com/UmichGISC/

Twitter: @umichgisc
https://twitter.com/umichGISC

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to islamicstudies@umich.edu.

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Film Screening Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:30:26 -0400 2022-10-20T08:00:00-04:00 2022-10-20T23:59:00-04:00 Off Campus Location Global Islamic Studies Center Film Screening Halaloween: A Muslim Horror Film Festival