Lemon Tree
Pollak TheatreThe story of a Palestinian widow who must defend her lemon tree field when a new Israeli Defense Minister moves next to her and threatens to have her lemon grove torn down.
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The Eagle Huntress
Pollak TheatreThirteen-year-old Aisholpan trains to become the first female in twelve generations of her nomad family to become an eagle huntress.
CANCELLED – Mustang
Pollak TheatreWhen five orphan girls are seen innocently playing with boys on a beach, their scandalized conservative guardians confine them while forced marriages are arranged.
CANCELLED: Colin Hay – Waiting For My Real Life
Pollak TheatreColin Hay- Waiting For My Real Life weaves its story around intimate footage from Colin’s successful 2013 world tour. It features interviews with close family and friends as well as celebrity admirers Hugh Jackman, Mick Fleetwood, Zach Braff, Sia Furler and many others reflecting on the impact of this powerhouse singer on their lives and work – giving a glimpse into the heart of one of the most successful songwriters of the 20th century.
Free and open to the public
POSTPONED – Frida – Viva La Vida
Pollak TheatreFrida – Viva La Vida is a cinematic documentary event film that highlights the two sides of Frida Kahlo’s spirit: a revolutionary pioneering artist of contemporary feminism, and on the other, a human being tormented by agony and love. With Asia Argento as narrator, the two faces of the artist will be revealed, by pursuing a common thread consisting of Frida’s own words: letters, diaries and private confessions. The documentary film event will alternate interviews with historical documents, captivating reconstructions and Frida Kahlo’s own paintings, kept in some of the most amazing museums in Mexico.
Tickets: $23
CANCELLED – Persepolis
Pollak TheatreVincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi, 2007) A precocious and outspoken Iranian girl grows up during the Islamic Revolution.
Reel Talk: “Dolores” Film Screening and Talkback
This event is just part of Hispanic Heritage Month, presented by Monmouth University’s Intercultural Center. Each year, Monmouth University observes National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Join the Hispanic […]
Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain – VIRTUAL PANEL DISCUSSION
VirtualJoin us for a zoom discussion of the 2014 film Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain, an Indian English-language historical drama film directed by Ravi Kumar. Based on the Bhopal disaster that happened in India on 2–3 December 1984, the film stars Martin Sheen, Mischa Barton, Kal Penn, Rajpal Yadav, Tannishtha Chatterjee and Fagun Thakrar. The film is available for streaming on a number of platforms including Amazon Prime, VUDU and YouTube (for rent or purchase). The virtual discussion will be led by Monmouth University Professor’s Datta Naik and Marina Vujnovic. When you register you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation.
Free and open to the public but registration is required.
The Odyssey – Virtual Panel Discussion
VirtualJoin us for a World Cinema Series zoom discussion illuminating the theme “A Delicate Balance: Global Communities and the Natural World” by analyzing the message and impact the 2016 film, The Odyssey. The discussion of the film will be led by Dr. Jason Adolf, Endowed Associate Professor of Marine Science, and Tony Macdonald, Director of Monmouth University’s Urban Coast Institute. When you register you will be provided the meeting link to join the conversation.
Free and open to the public but registration is required.
HONEYLAND: VIRTUAL PANEL DISCUSSION
VirtualJoin us for a World Cinema Series zoom discussion illuminating the theme “A Delicate Balance: Global Communities and the Natural World” by analyzing the message and impact the 2019 film, Honeyland. Hatidze lives with her ailing mother in the mountains of Macedonia, making a living cultivating honey using ancient beekeeping traditions. When an unruly family moves in next door, what at first seems like a balm for her solitude becomes a source of tension as they, too, want to practice beekeeping, while disregarding her advice. The most awarded film at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, Honeyland is an epic, visually stunning portrait of the delicate balance between nature and humanity that has something sweet for everyone.
Free and open to the public, but registration is required.