Events & Reunions
Screening of “My Summer in Tehran”
Sponsored by:
Tufts Alumni San Francisco
Location:
Delancey Street Foundation
600 Embarcadero, San Francisco | See Map
When: Thursday, November 12, 2009, 7:00 pm - Thursday, November 12, 2009, 9:30 pm (iCal)
Description
The San Francisco Tufts Alliance continues to expand our signature Tufts Arts & Lectures series, highlighting talented alumni who engage our world to explore the issues of the day. In partnership with Tufts University's Communications and Media Studies Program, we invite you to attend the world premiere of the rough cut screening of My Summer In Tehran, directed by Tufts alumna Justine Shapiro, J85. This personal, poetic, and provocative documentary film takes Justine and her six-year old son into the lives of three Iranian families: a religious, conservative family with ties to the government; a modern, secular family; and a single mom who is also an actress. With one month left on her visa, Justine is suddenly given 48 hours to leave the country. This remarkable journey introduces American audiences to the fascinating, and yet strikingly familiar home of our “enemy,” where we discover that everyday life is never separate from ever-watchful eye of the government.
Watch excerpts from the documentary!
NOTE: We elected to screen this film at a facility run by the Delancey Street Foundation to help them continue their mission of turning lives around. We encourage the Tufts community to find out more about this remarkable organization.
RSVP
Please register online. We look forward to seeing you at this exclusive screening!
Cost
$10 per person - this event is a fundraiser to support the final production costs and educational outreach efforts of this important independent film.
Advance registration for this event is highly recommended and appreciated.
Contact
For more information about this event, contact Dave Backman at backman@alumni.tufts.edu.
The San Francisco Tufts Alliance is a chapter of the Tufts University Alumni Association, providing a "home away from home" for our undergraduate and graduate alumni and their families. Through social activities, intellectual events, and active global citizenship, we aim to create a connection with our Bay Area community while furthering the Tufts mission and having fun!
Visit the SFTA Website for more information!