Film Screening and Panel Discussion: Afghan Star, December 1

December 1, 2009 7:00pm-9:30pm
COM 101, College of Communication
Panelists: Nick Mills, Journalism professor, College of Communication
Shahla Haeri, Director of Women's Studies Program and professor of
anthropology, College of Arts and Sciences
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DentE2ydnMI.

Film Website: http://www.afghanstardocumentary.com/

About the film, Afghan Star:
After 30 years of war and Taliban rule, pop Idol has come to Afghanistan. Millions are watching the TV series ‘Afghan Star’ and voting for their favorite singers by mobile phone. For many this is their first encounter with democracy. This timely film follows the dramatic stories of four contestants as they risk all to become the nation's favorite singer. But will they attain the freedom they hope for in this vulnerable and traditional nation?


Winner, 2009 Sundance Film Festival World Cinema Audience Award: Documentary 


Contact: macanderela@gmail.com

Lecture: Three Encounters with Elie Wiesel, Monday, November 9

Three Encounters with Elie Wiesel: The Fascination with Jewish Tales

GSU Metcalf Ballroom, 775 Commonwealth Avenue (2nd floor) 

7pm / free

Monday's talk in the Encounters series is titled  "In Our Own Time: The
Tragedy of the 'Saint Louis'".  Elie Wiesel is an active spokesman for peace
and human rights all over the world. He has worked on behalf of Soviet Jews,
the State of Israel, and Argentinian relatives of "the Disappeared." He has
spoken out for victims in Rwanda and Ethiopia, the Cambodian Boat people,
against apartheid in South Africa, in support of peace and human rights in
Central America as well as Kosovo, and most recently, on behalf of those in
the Darfur region of Sudan. No tickets are required. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Seating on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that due to
security concerns, all bags are subject to inspection upon entry. An open
forum with Elie Wiesel will follow the lecture.