[NIFL-LD:4830] OFF TOPIC: Beyond Borders: The Illusion of Normalcy in Film

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To find out more:  Schedule of Films, direction, parking, info, etc. 
click on the link below:

http://thechp.syr.edu/filmfest2005/ 


September 12, 2005 - November 28, 2005


Beyond Borders: The Illusion of Normalcy in Film challenges the idea of
"normal," especially the narrow conceptualizations of "normal"
that identify, exclude, and punish deviations from it, leaving only an
"illusional" space where no one feels accepted and safe. This
conceptualization greatly hinders the emergence of community,
appreciation of diversity, and respectful, inclusive spaces. To
challenge such an "illusion of normalcy" and to encourage people to
re-examine the perceived borders that work to set us apart, we will
screen seven films and create a space for discussion regarding the
historical/societal/cultural/media strategies that protect and concede
to the idea of "normalcy." Members of the SU and local communities
as well as three featured speakers will contextualize the films and
facilitate discussion.

Admission is free and open to public. All films are screened at the
Watson Theater on the SU Campus @ 7 pm. All films will be captioned, and
sign language interpreters and film narration will be available.

For more information, please contact: Maho Kasahara at 315-443-0280
(mkasahar@syr.edu) or Zach Rossetti at 315-443-3137
(zsrosset@syr.edu)

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