Film

17 Sep 2019

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Imprisoning a Generation

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Carnegie Library East Liberty Branch
Sponsored By: 
Thomas Merton Center, Jewish Voices for Peace, Friends of Sabeel, Veterans for Peace of Western PA, Students for Justice in Palestine, Pittsburgh Palestine Solidarity Committee, Pittsburgh DSA

The film tells the stories of four Palestinian children who had been detained and imprisoned under the Israeli military and political system.

There will be an organized discussion following the film to support H.R. 2407, the Promoting Human Rights for Palestinian Children Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act.

10 Aug 2019

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Sembène Film Festival: Azur & Asmar

Saturday, August 10, 2019 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
40 City of Asylum, North Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15212
Sponsored By: 
Alphabet City and City of Asylum

The screening of Azur & Asmar presented by Sembène–The Film & Art Festival. This film will be presented in English, French, and Arabic. Runtime: 99min Rating: PG ages 6 and up Azur & Asmar is the story of two boys raised as brothers. Blonde, blue-eyed, white skinned Azur and black-haired, brown-eyed, dark-skinned Asmar

06 Apr 2019

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3 Faces Film Screening--Carnegie Mellon International Film Festival

Saturday, April 6, 2019 - 5:30pm
McConomy Auditorium, Carnegie Mellon University

3 Faces (Se rokh)

Directed by: Jafar Panahi

Iran
2018 100 mins

Pittsburgh Premiere
Saturday, April 6, 2019 5:30 pm
McConomy Auditorium, CMU

20 Mar 2019

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The Silk Road on Screen: The Adopted Son (Kyrgyzstan)

Wednesday, March 20, 2019 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Hillman Library 1st Floor, Latin American Lecture Room
Sponsored By: 
Pitt Global, ULS, CREEES

The Silk Road on Screen Film Series: The Adopted Son (Kyrgyzstan)

Hillman Library, First Floor, Latin American Lecture Room
3-4:30 pm

Wednesday, March 20

This film is an exquisitley composed and photographed child-to-man tale of Kyrgyz villager. Beshkempir is just like an other kid--playing in the mud, getting into trouble, experiencing the first pangs of sexuality--until a fight with his best friend leads to the revelation that he was adopted. Running Time: 81 minutes

23 Sep 2018

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Silk Screen Festival: Colours of Life

Sunday, September 23, 2018 - 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Regent Square Theater, 1035 S Braddock Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15221

2017 | India | 117 Minutes | Drama

Colours of Life tells the story of a single working mother, Chandrima, and her adult daughter Esha as they grow apart while living under the same roof. Esha’s suicide attempt forces both mother and daughter to confront the changes in their relationship over the past few years. As Charmida starts to understand Esha’s perspective and discover a side of her daughter she never knew, Esha, in turn comes to realize that Changrima was always her closest friend.

General Admission: $10.00

29 Sep 2018

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Silk Screen Festival: Marlina The Murder in Four Acts

Saturday, September 29, 2018 - 8:45pm to 11:00pm
Harris Theater 809 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222

2017 | Indonesia, France, Malaysia, and Thailand | 93 Minutes | Revenge Thriller

In the deserted hills of an Indonesian island, Marlina, a young widow, is attacked and robbed of her cattle. To defend herself, she kills several men of the gang. Seeking justice, she goes on a journey of empowerment and redemption. But the road is long especially when the ghost of her headless victim begins to haunt her. This gripping revenge thriller shows Marlina in a personified feminist rage like no other that will audiences talking about it for years to come.

General Admission: $10.00

23 Sep 2018

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Silk Screen Festival: Marlina The Murder in Four Acts

Sunday, September 23, 2018 - 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Frick Fine Arts Auditorium, 650 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15260

2017 | Indonesia, France, Malaysia, and Thailand | 93 Minutes | Revenge Thriller

In the deserted hills of an Indonesian island, Marlina, a young widow, is attacked and robbed of her cattle. To defend herself, she kills several men of the gang. Seeking justice, she goes on a journey of empowerment and redemption. But the road is long especially when the ghost of her headless victim begins to haunt her. This gripping revenge thriller shows Marlina in a personified feminist rage like no other that will audiences talking about it for years to come.

General Admission: $10.00

29 Sep 2018

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Silk Screen Festival: Nude

Saturday, September 29, 2018 - 8:45pm to 11:00pm
Regent Square Theater, 1035 S Braddock Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15221

2018 | India | 110 Minutes | Drama

After her husband abandons her and their 12 year old son for another woman, Yamuna is left with no choice but to move to Mumbai for survival. The job she finds is to be a nude model at an art school. She will do everything to fulfill her dream to help her son lead a successful life in future. But fearing society, she keeps her profession a secret--this award-winning film captures the poignance of being a female and being a parent in a world where neither title earns its bearer respect.

General Admission: $10.00

27 Sep 2018

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Silk Screen Festival: Scaffolding

Thursday, September 27, 2018 - 8:00pm to 11:00pm
Alumni Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

2017 | Israel and Poland | 99 Minutes | Drama

23 Sep 2018

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Silk Screen Festival: Scaffolding

Sunday, September 23, 2018 - 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Regent Square Theater, 1035 S Braddock Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15221

2017 | Israel and Poland | 99 Minutes | Drama

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