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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260513T190000
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URL:https://events.nfb.ca/events/in-the-room-in-edmonton/
SUMMARY:In the Room in Edmonton
DESCRIPTION:Right to Learn Afghanistan presents a by-donation screening of\
 n\nIN THE ROOM - directed by Brishkay Ahmed (2025\, 75 min)\n\nIn the face
  of exile and erasure\, this artistically crafted documentary features tes
 timonies from five Afghan women whose courage and conviction transcend bor
 ders. Through a series of deeply personal conversations filmed in intimate
  spaces\, director Brishkay Ahmed weaves together stories of resistance\, 
 exile\, and self-discovery. From celebrated singer Mozhdah Jamalzadah to d
 irector and activist Nelofer Pazira-Fisk\, each woman reflects on what it 
 means to speak—and survive—as an Afghan woman in a world that continuo
 usly attempts to silence them. As the Taliban’s return to power threaten
 s to erase decades of progress\, In the Room becomes both a record of re
 silience and a cautionary tale for women everywhere: the fight for freedom
  is never over.\n\n-----\n\n“At times dreamlike and always impactful\, I
 n The Room is at once a celebration of Afghan resistance\, and a reminder 
 that – in an age where women’s rights are being gleefully eroded all o
 ver the world\, including most notably south of our border – our autonom
 y as women must be actively protected.”-Sabrina Rani Furminger\, YVR Scr
 een Scene\n\n“you’ll likely never look upon Afghan women in quite the 
 same way again.”—Charlie Smith\, Pancouver\n\n“a brilliant and touch
 ing film — an emotional rollercoaster that I will remember for many year
 s to come.”—Heidi Kwok\, The Peak\n\n-----\n\nReception to follow. All
  are welcome\n\nTrailer at https://vimeo.com/1117465479?fl=pl&amp\;fe=sh\n
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CATEGORIES:By Donation,Screenings
LOCATION:Art Gallery of Alberta\, 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square\, Edmonton
 \, Alberta\, Canada
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