Middle East Documentary Film Series: Sonita
- Event Date: Thursday, October 28, 2021
- Time: 7:00 pm (CDT)
- Location: Online
- Cost: Free, registration required
On October 28 at 7:00 pm, join a virtual screening of the film, Sonita. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Sonita Alizadeh, Afghan rapper, activist fighting to end child marriage, and the subject of the film.
About the Film
Sonita (2015), Directed by Rokhsareh Ghaemmaghami, 1 hr 30 min
After her family attempts to sell her into marriage, a young Afghan refugee in Iran channels her frustrations and seizes her destiny through rap music. Grabbing the mic, she spits fiery rhymes in the face of oppressive traditions.
The film series Living Music features documentaries of daily life in the Middle East region, with a focus on the lives of musicians and the impact of music on society. Through the films and post-screening discussions, attendees will learn about the cultures represented in the films.
Registration
Screenings on Zoom at 7:00 pm, followed by discussion. Registration is required.
Organizers
Organized by the Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (CSAMES), with support from the U.S. Department of Education Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Languages (UISFL). Program Co-sponsored by: Robert E Brown Center for World Music; Center for Global Studies; Center for African Studies; Spurlock Museum of World Cultures; Women & Gender in Global Perspectives
