Screening of “Nefertiti’s Daughters"

25 Jan 2016

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The Library and the Middle East Studies Center at the Ohio State University are co-hosting a film screening of “Nefertiti’s Daughters”, a documentary about women artists of the Egyptian Uprising. We will screen the film in the Library on February 25th, 2016 at 4:00 EST. We need a scholar to conduct Q&A from 4:40 to 5:30 EST. We will use video conference technology for interaction with the audience. If you or someone you recommend could potentially conduct the Q&A, please let me know by Friday, January 29th We will offer a modest honorarium.

This interview with one of the women artists gives an idea of the lesser-known perspectives it includes, as well as the oppression occurring in the country: https://vimeo.com/104411723 The documentary has received critical acclaim, such as the following:

"Three stories intersect in this compelling short film from director Mark Nickolas: the emergence of Egyptian street art, the oppression of women in the country, and the revolution that toppled President Hosni Mubarak but didn't stop government brutality against Egyptians." —Aspen Times

It has also been recognized in a number of film festivals, including receiving a Gold Medal from the WorldFest in Houston, and First Prize from the Athens film festival. We believe that the film has value for opening conversations about the realities women are facing, while also showing a different side of Egyptian culture than what Americans are used to seeing.

Event Date: 
Monday, January 25, 2016 - 5:45pm
Institution(s): 
Sponsored By: 
Library and the Middle East Studies Center at the Ohio State University
Contact: 
614-292-6506
Location: 
The Library and the Middle East Studies Center at the Ohio State University