Docunight: Iranian Documentary Series - Screenings of "Platform"
Department: Center for Persian Studies and Culture
Date and Time: March 6, 2020 | 6:30 PM-8:30 PMEvent Location: UC Irvine - Humanities Gateway (HG) 1070 - McCormick Screening Hall
Event Details
Please join us for another Docunight: Iranian Documentary Series, screening of "Platform" directed by Sahar Mosayebi on Friday, March 6, 2020, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm in UC Irvine's McCormick Screening Hall (HG 1070).
#65: Platform
Directed by: Sahar Mosayebi
2019 / 87 mins
Persian with English Subtitles
Synopsis:
A ROCKY-esque tale of determination and grit, PLATFORM follows three Iranian sisters as they compete to become international champions of Wushu, a Chinese martial art. The sisters’ thrilling underdog story explores not only their dedicated training but also their surprising place in society as they challenge traditional gender roles on the path to success.
A discussion and Q&A will follow the screening.
This event is free and open to the public. No Registration is required.
This event is presented by Docunight and UCI Jordan Center for Persian Studies & Culture and with generous support from Saman Foundation.
Parking at UCI:
Closest parking structures are Mesa Parking Structure and/or Student Center Parking Structure. Parking permits are required at all time at UC Irvine's campus and daily or hourly permits could be purchased from manned or automated kiosks in the parking structures. Parking is $2/hour or $13/day. The location of this event is in Humanities Gateway building (4100 Humanities Gateway, Irvine, CA 92696), room McCormick Screening Hall (HG 1070).
