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Persepolis: The Film Iran Didn't Want the World to See (Film Screening)
Start Date: 9/28/2016Start Time: 5:30 PM
End Date: 9/28/2016End Time: 7:30 PM

Event Description
This adaptation of Satrapi's bestselling autobiographical graphic novel details the trials faced by an outspoken Iranian girl who finds her unique attitude and outlook on life repeatedly challenged during the Islamic revolution. Among its many awards and nominations, “Persepolis” won the Cannes Jury Prize for 2007, and was nominated for Best Animated Feature by the Academy Awards.

 

Watch the trailer here.

This free screening is open to the public, and to the Drexel community.

For questions, and to RSVP, please contact Jackie Rios at jsr62@drexel.edu.

Co-sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Global Studies and Modern Languages.
Contact Information:
Name: Jacqueline Rios
Phone: 215.895.6910
Email: jsr62@drexel.edu
Persepolis promotional image
Location:
Drexel’s URBN Center Annex, Screening Room, 3401 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Audience:
  • Everyone
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    Special Features:
  • Free Food
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