All Screenings are free and open to the public.

BOSTON | View D.C. schedule

RaquelApril 14 - 6:30p.m.
Faith Without Fear
Boston University - College of Arts & Sciences, Room 522
(725 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA)
One of the most prominent “think-different” Muslim women today is Irshad Manji. This film follows Manji as she wrestles with her identity while traveling the world, from discussions in Yemen with a former Bin Laden bodyguard, to a search in Spain for the ancient tradition of ijtihad (open debate), to conversations with her own mother. Raquel Evita Saraswati (right) from Project Ijtihad and www.irshadmanji.com will lead a discussion after the screening.


ClooneyApril 15 - 6:30p.m.
Sand and Sorrow
Boston University - College of Arts & Sciences, Room 326
(725 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA)
In the defining human rights crisis of our day, women are on the frontlines. This documentary on Darfur spotlights female survivors of brutal militia raids, as well as women leaders trying to help them rebuild their lives. Narrated by George Clooney and featuring appearances by Elie Wiesel and Barack Obama, Sand and Sorrow challenges audiences to take action now to stop genocide.


ShadyaApril 16 - 6:30p.m.
Shadya
Boston University - College of Arts & Sciences, Room 313
(725 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA)
Like many 17-year-old girls, Shadya Zoabi enjoys listening to music and hanging out with friends. But Shadya is also a world champion in karate, a feminist in a male-dominated culture, and a Muslim Arab living in the Galilee. A moving portrait of an independent young woman coming of age, thefilm follows Shadya as she marries and attempts to navigate the social expectations of her husband’s family.


MrsApril 17 - 6:30p.m.
Mrs. President: Women and Political Leadership in Iran
Boston University - College of Arts & Sciences, Room 326
(725 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA)
 In the summer of 2001, 47 Iranian women registered as candidates for president – only to be disqualified by the Guardian Council of clerics that rule Iran. This documentary profiles six dynamic candidates who agreed to be interviewed on camera, along with commentary from journalists and some of the women’s husbands.The film’s producer, Shahla Haeri, director of Boston University’s Women’s Studies Program, will speak after the screening.

Fish
April 18 - 6:30p.m.
The Fish Fall in Love
Boston University - College of Arts & Sciences, Room 522
(725 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA)
Atieh is passionate about food and runs her small restaurant on the sleepy Caspian coast with great pride. But when Aziz, a former lover, appears after a 20-year absence, he announces his intention to close her restaurant. Atieh prepares his favorite dishes, one after the other, in a desperate effort to change his mind. Loosely based on A Thousand and One Nights, the film uses the language of food to portray life in southern Iran. Presented as part of The Global Lens 2008 Film Series.


EnemiesApril 22 - 6:30p.m.
The Enemies of Happiness
Tufts University - Cabot International Center (Fletcher School), Room 206
(170 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA)
Malalai Joya is a 28 year-old Afghan woman who decides to run for a seat in the National Assembly. It is the first democratic parliamentary election in Afghanistan in over 30 years, and Joya’s campaign challenges traditional views of female representation in Afghani politics. The film follows Joya's campaigns despite several death threats and four attempts on her life.



April 23 - 6:00p.m.
KiteLe Cerf Volant (The Kite)
Endicott College - Wax Academic Center 120
(376 Hale Street, Beverly, MA)
Lamia must cross a checkpoint between Lebanon and Israel to marry a man she has never met. But neither she nor her betrothed are eager to consummate a marriage to a stranger - a matter further complicated by Lamia's admission that she loves an Israeli Arab soldier at the checkpoint. This drama crosses boundaries and depicts a young woman straddling many worlds.Mohammed Harba, curator of the Film Festival, will speak following the screening. Presented as part of The Global Lens 2008 Film Series.


April 30 - 5:30p.m.Adieu
Adieu Meres (Goodbye Mothers)
Boston University - George Sherman Union Conference Auditorium (Room 228)
775 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA
Fatima and Ruth work together at an insurance company in 1960 Casablanca. Childless Fatima serves as a surrogate mother for Ruth’s children Avi and Aida, and their husbands Brahim and Henri are close friends. This intimate Muslim-Jewish coexistence, however, is rapidly unraveling, as families and individuals must make fateful choices about their future. Preceded by a reception for the holiday of Mimouna, which Moroccan Jews and Muslims celebrate together at the end of Passover, including a presentation on the customs and culture of Moroccan Jews by Mukhluf Mamman.

Darfur NowApril 13 - 7:00p.m. ***NEW SCREENING ADDED***
Darfur Now
Northeastern University - 200 Richards Hall
(360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA)
A story of hope in the midst of one of humanity's darkest hours – a call to action to stop genocide in Darfur. This documentary explores the Darfur conflict through the first-hand experiences of award-winning actor Don Cheadle, Hejewa Adam, Pablo Recalde, Ahmed Mohammed Abakar, Luis Moreno-Ocampo, and Adam Sterling. Presented in conjunction with Northeastern University STAND, the screening includes food & drinks, giveaways, and a Q+A session.


WASHINGTON D.C. | View Boston schedule

ClooneyApril 14 - 6:30p.m.
Sand and Sorrow
George Washington University - Marvin Center, Rm 307
In the defining human rights crisis of our day, women are on the frontlines. This documentary on Darfur spotlights female survivors of brutal militia raids, as well as women leaders trying to help them rebuild their lives. Narrated by George Clooney and featuring appearances by Elie Wiesel and Barack Obama, Sand and Sorrow challenges audiences to take action now to stop genocide.


ShadyaApril 15 - 6:30p.m.
Shadya
George Mason University - Truland Building, Room 555
3330 N. Washington Boulevard, Arlington, VA
Like many 17-year-old girls, Shadya Zoabi enjoys listening to music and hanging out with friends. But Shadya is also a world champion in karate, a feminist in a male-dominated culture, and a Muslim Arab living in the Galilee. A moving portrait of an independent young woman coming of age, thefilm follows Shadya as she marries and attempts to navigate the social expectations of her husband’s family.Manar Fawakhry, an Arab-Israeli graduate student at GMU, will lead a discussion after the screening.


April 17 - 6:00p.m.
KiteLe Cerf Volant (The Kite)
George Washington University - Marvin Center, Rm 307
Lamia must cross a checkpoint between Lebanon and Israel to marry a man she has never met. But neither she nor her betrothed are eager to consummate a marriage to a stranger - a matter further complicated by Lamia's admission that she loves an Israeli Arab soldier at the checkpoint. This drama crosses boundaries and depicts a young woman straddling many worlds.

April 21 - 12:30p.m.Dakar
Africa Underground: Democracy in Dakar
George Mason University - Johnson Center Cinema
4400 University Drive, Fairfax, Virginia
In northwest Africa, hip-hop is being used by youth to voice their desire for social change. Looking at the recent Senegalese election through the eyes of hip-hop artists in the capital of Dakar, this documentary mixes interviews, free-styles, and commentary from journalists. Senegalese society is depicted on the brink of democratic change, with hip-hop artists one of the few groups unafraid to speak out despite intimidation.This screening will be followed by a performance from leading Senegalese hip-hop artists, as well as a discussion about music and social change in Senegal. For more info on the performance, see this site.