Sonita


Winner of the Audience Award and the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize in Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival. Sonita, a teenage Afghan refugee living in Tehran, spends her days scrapbooking and dreaming about becoming a famous rapper with a socially conscious message. Her dream, while far-fetched (women aren’t allowed to sing in Iran), is very real to her, and she will do anything to keep it alive—even if it means going against the wishes of her family.

Q&A with filmmaker Rokhsareh Ghaem Magham followed by a reception.

Event Location and Ticket Information

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Jacob Burns Film Center
364 Manville Road
Pleasantville, 10570
Handicap Accessible? Yes

Date: Monday, October 10, 2016
Times: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Ticket pricing:

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$10 - Members
$15 - Nonmembers

Presenter: Jacob Burns Film Center
Presenter Phone: 9147475555
Presenter Website: burnsfilmcenter.org

Sponsor Message

This series is sponsored by Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation and Louis & Anne Abrons Foundation.