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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\nReception to follow. All are welcome. Reserve 
 your free ticket at In the Room - Film Screening Presented by Right to Lea
 rn Afghanistan Tickets\, Wednesday\, May 13 from 7 pm to 9 pm | Eventbrite
 \n\nTrailer at https://vimeo.com/1117465479?fl=pl&amp\;fe=sh\n\n----\n\n
 “At times dreamlike and always impactful\, In The Room is at once a cele
 bration of Afghan resistance\, and a reminder that – in an age where wom
 en’s rights are being gleefully eroded all over the world\, including mo
 st notably south of our border – our autonomy as women must be actively 
 protected.”-Sabrina Rani Furminger\, YVR Screen Scene\n\n“you’ll lik
 ely never look upon Afghan women in quite the same way again.”—Charlie
  Smith\, Pancouver\n\n“a brilliant and touching film — an emotional ro
 llercoaster that I will remember for many years to come.”—Heidi Kwok\,
  The Peak\n\n&nbsp\;
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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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