[Peace] Muslim Societies Film Series: July 11 and 25 / IMC / 5pm both nights

[Karen Medina]

Location: Independent Media Center (202 S. Broadway, Urbana IL)

Saturday, July 11, 5:00pm
"ARUSI Persian Wedding" (Director: Marjan Tehrani)

A compelling examination of US-Iranian relations through the personal
journey of Alex and his fiancée Heather's trip to Iran to hold a
traditional Persian wedding.

Dr. Hadi Salehi Esfahani, Professor of Economics & Director of CSAMES,
and Kumars Salehi, Cinema Studies student, will offer commentary and
answer questions about the film.



Saturday, July 25, 5:00pm
"Linda and Ali: Two Worlds Within Four Walls" (Director: Lut Vandekeybus)

Linda was brought up Catholic in Arizona and met Ali, a Shiite Muslim
from Qatar, at college. The film shows how Linda and Ali struggle to
surmount their cultural differences while raising their seven children
in a lively, loving home in Qatar.

Dr. Valerie Hoffman, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, will
offer commentary and answer questions about the films.



Sponsored by: Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies,
Center for Global Studies, & Illinois Network on Islam and Muslim
Societies

Web: http://www.csames.illinois.edu
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