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ABOUT THE SERIES

In the right hands, a camera can be a weapon—a weapon of liberation, an instrument of freedom. This series examines a movement in the 60s and 70s, of filmmakers of the Global South radically confront ideas of decolonization, revolution, and class inequalities (both of their past and present) through their art. These directors were as varied in their approaches as they were in the topics they covered and parts of the world that they came from. Decades later, the elites that were satirized, liberation movements documented, and cautionary tales told are no less relevant or resonant. This series presents highlights of the visionary work that would touch the world and leave a lasting impact.

DIALOGUE EVENTS:

All films will be accompanied by a post-screening discussion at one of the two screenings.

WEST INDIES: THE FUGITIVE SLAVES OF LIBERTY
Anny-Dominique Curtius (5/5)
THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS
Meriam Belli and Zach Vanes (5/15)
HUNDRED FACES FOR A SINGLE DAY
Yasmine Ramadan and Adey Almohsen (5/23)
BLACK GOD, WHITE DEVIL
Kathleen Newman and Rachael L. Pasierowska (5/30)

You Say You Want a Revolution?

About the Series

In the right hands, a camera can be a weapon—a weapon of liberation, an instrument of freedom. This series examines a movement in the 60s and 70s, of filmmakers of the Global South radically confront ideas of decolonization, revolution, and class inequalities (both of their past and present) through their art.

ABOUT THE SERIES

In the right hands, a camera can be a weapon—a weapon of liberation, an instrument of freedom. This series examines a movement in the 60s and 70s, of filmmakers of the Global South radically confront ideas of decolonization, revolution, and class inequalities (both of their past and present) through their art. These directors were as varied in their approaches as they were in the topics they covered and parts of the world that they came from. Decades later, the elites that were satirized, liberation movements documented, and cautionary tales told are no less relevant or resonant. This series presents highlights of the visionary work that would touch the world and leave a lasting impact.

DIALOGUE EVENTS:

All films will be accompanied by a post-screening discussion at one of the two screenings.

WEST INDIES: THE FUGITIVE SLAVES OF LIBERTY
Anny-Dominique Curtius (5/5)
THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS
Meriam Belli and Zach Vanes (5/15)
HUNDRED FACES FOR A SINGLE DAY
Yasmine Ramadan and Adey Almohsen (5/23)
BLACK GOD, WHITE DEVIL
Kathleen Newman and Rachael L. Pasierowska (5/30)

Past Films in this Series

BLACK GOD, WHITE DEVIL

BLACK GOD, WHITE DEVIL

You Say You Want a Revolution?

Thu, May 30

A HUNDRED FACES FOR A SINGLE DAY

A HUNDRED FACES FOR A SINGLE DAY

You Say You Want a Revolution?

Thu, May 23

THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS

THE BATTLE OF ALGIERS

You Say You Want a Revolution?

Wed, May 15

WEST INDIES: THE FUGITIVE SLAVES OF LIBERTY

WEST INDIES: THE FUGITIVE SLAVES OF LIBERTY

You Say You Want a Revolution?

Thu, May 9

HOUSEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS

HOUSEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS

You Say You Want a Revolution?

Sun, Apr 21

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