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Amal August Film Screening
Synopsis:
Amal, a French teacher in a Brussels high school, encourages her students to cultivate a passion for reading, defend freedom of expression, and promote acceptance of others. But her outspokenness upsets some students and colleagues tied to Islamic extremism. Yet Amal stands her ground, especially when she helps one of her students suspected of being homosexual, has been attacked, harassed and threatened.
This August, the International Film Showcase is bringing the 2023 Belgian film Amal to the Bay Area! The film elegantly navigates difficult conversations surrounding Muslim immigration and integration into European culture, earning it 3 awards worldwide! The film will play at the Orinda Theater from August 1st to August 7th, in Vallejo at the Empress Theatre on August 10th at 2:00 PM, and in Napa at the Jarvis Conservatory on August 16th at 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Contact the theaters or check their websites for updated tickets and screening times. To stay tuned on our film updates, be sure to follow us on Facebook (International Film Showcase) and Instagram (@international_film_showcase).
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3180549-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3180549-2
