Events

International Film Club: Suggested Screenings Neo-Noir ♥

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When: Thursday, May 7, 7 p.m. | Discussion with Professor Catherine Liu Where: Online via Zoom | RSVP to liu@uci.edu for Zoom Invite Burning (2019) Chinatown (1974) We will be discussing the films and the genre to which they belong in an informal setting. It is not required, but it is recommended that participants screen the films to…

Film Discussion: The Last Black Man in San Francisco ♥

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A24 Films' description: Jimmie Fails dreams of reclaiming the Victorian home his grandfather built in the heart of San Francisco. Joined on his quest by his best friend Mont, Jimmie searches for belonging in a rapidly changing city that seems to have left them behind. As he struggles to reconnect with his family and reconstruct…

“Winners”: Iranian Film Screening and Conversation with Director Omid Abdollahi ♥

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What is the definition of the American Dream?  Achieving success and happiness through hard work and perseverance? How do immigrants fulfill their American dreams?  Can you imagine if the opportunity to pursue your dream is based on a lottery system? “Winners” (original title: Barandegan) by Omid Abdollahi is an Iranian documentary about immigration to the…