SCREENING/DISCUSSION
Thursday / September 11 / 4-6 PM
715 Broadway, Gallatin Theater, Ground Floor
Zero Degrees of Separation (dir: Elle Flanders, 2005, 85 minutes)
This award-winning documentary looks at the Mideast conflict and Palestinian Occupation through the eyes of mixed Palestinian and Israeli gay and lesbian couples, interwoven with the filmmaker’s story of her grandparents’ involvement in the founding of the state of Israel.
Post-screening discussion with the filmmaker.
Co-sponsors: Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality, Kevorkian Center, Gallatin School of Individualized Study
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SCREENING/DISCUSSION
Friday / September 19 / 4-6 PM
Cantor Film Center, 36 East 8th Street
Lioness (dir: Meg McLagan, Daria Sommers, 2008, 82 minutes)
The stories of five women in the US military, sent to Iraq to defuse tensions with local civilians, only to face unintended consequences. Dubbed "Team Lioness", they faced counterinsurgency battles in Iraq and more long term challenges at home.
Post-screening discussion with the filmmakers.
Co-Sponsors: Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality, Kevorkian Center for Middle East Studies
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