Thursday, 9/20: Vivek (Reason) Film Screening and Discussion with Anand Patwardhan

Filmmaker Anand Patwardhan will be here this Thursday for a screening of his latest film, Reason (2018, "Vivek"). The film has just premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sep. 9 and has received accolades for being "searing and fearless".  The screening will be followed by a discussion with the filmmaker.  

Date:    Thursday, Sep. 20

Time:    5:30 PM

Place:   West Bank Auditorium (Room 20 in the basement of Willey Hall)

Series:  ICGC Special Event

Reviews:

https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/vivek-reason-review-this-documentary-is-aimed-at-pricking-the-conscience-of-all-indians-5-out-of-5-s-1916856

https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/43rd-toronto-international-film-festival-day-4-voice-of-reason-5349415/

https://scroll.in/reel/893699/india-today-anand-patwardhans-documentary-reason-holds-a-troubling-mirror-to-the-headlines

https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/anand-patwardhans-vivek-is-on-the-increasing-radicalisation-of-contemporary-india/article24947387.ece

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/entertainment/political-documentaries-are-everywhere-at-toronto-international-film-festival/articleshow/65824223.cms

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