CALA Fall 2018 Film Series — The Immigrant Experience: Visions of Diaspora on Film in America and Abroad

We are pleased to announce the NYUSPS Center for Applied Liberal Arts Fall 2018 Film Series THE IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE: VISIONS OF DIASPORA ON FILM IN AMERICA AND ABROAD!

As immigration ignites new conversations in the U.S.,  it continues to be a divisive issue across the globe. This film series explores the experiences of people who leave their homeland seeking a better life and new opportunities. From the U.S. to Italy and Germany, these films portray the values and aspirations, dreams and nightmares associated with the places where immigrants and refugees settle.  As much as these stories are about exile and marginalization, they are also about connecting with others and the power of a human bond that transcends geographic borders and stereotypes. Held in connection with CALA course: VISIONS OF AMERICA ON FILM (CINE1-CE9013).

All screenings are free but you must RSVP at TINYURL.COM/CALAFALL18FILM and please remember each RSVP is for 1 person. If you intend on bringing a guest, each guest must RSVP for himself/herself.

Opening Reception!
AUF DER ANDEREN SEITE
(The Edge of Heaven) 
Dir. Fatih Akin (Germany, 2008)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 6-9PM
DEUTSCHES HAUS AT NYU
42 Washington Mews, NYC
Introduction: Doreen Densky

THE CITIZEN
Dir. Sam Kadi (United States, 2012)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 6-9PM
THE HAGOP KEVORKIAN CENTER FOR
NEAR EASTERN STUDIES
50 Washington Square S., NYC
Introduction: Carly Goodman

***Please note***
Admission is not guaranteed at Casa Italiana. It is first come, first serve and Casa Italiana Members are admitted before CALA RSVPs so please arrive early.
MEDITERRANEA
Dir. Jonas Carpignano (Italy, 2015)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 6-9PM
CASA ITALIANA
24 W 12th St., NYC
Introduction: Leonard Cortana

LA MISMA LUNA
(Under the Same Moon)
Dir. Patricia Riggen (Mexico, 2007)
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 6-9PM
KING JUAN CARLOS I CENTER
53 Washington Square S., NYC
Introduction: Leonard Quart

Closing Reception!
BROOKLYN
Dir. John Crowley (Ireland, 2015)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2-5PM
IRELAND HOUSE
1 Washington Mews., NYC
Introduction: Kevin Kenny