Asia Unreeled Film Series

Activity Type: 
Film
Date: 
Sunday, February 6, 2011 - 14:00 to Sunday, March 6, 2011 - 16:00
Location: 
Winchester Thurston School, 555 Morewood Ave. in Shadyside
Contact Person: 
Jennifer Murawski
Contact Email: 
jennm@pitt.edu
Cost: 
Free to K-12 and university students

Four thought-provoking and entertaining films spanning the diverse realities, histories, and cultures of Asia. Each film will be followed by a moderated discussion.

Sunday, February 6, 2011, 2:00 p.m.

Japan Unreeled: 'The Spirit of Taiko' (2005)

Featuring a musical demonstration by members of Pittsburgh Taiko

Sunday, February 13, 2011, 2:00 p.m.

China Unreeled: 'Up the Yangtze' (2008)

Sunday, February 27, 2011, 2:00 p.m.

India Unreeled: 'Smile Pinki' (2008)

A special fundraiser for Smile Train's charitable work in India featuring free DVDs of the film and more!

Sunday, March 6, 2011, 2:00 p.m.

Korea Unreeled: 'Silence Broken - Korean Comfort Women' (1999)

UCIS Unit: 
Asian Studies Center
Non-University Sponsors: 
Silk Screen Asian Arts & Culture Organization
Winchester Thurston School