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Dec 7, 2008 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (Sunday)
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Location: Oriental Institute, Breasted Hall Contact: Oriental Institute Museum Education Office 773-702-9507 oi-education@uchicago.edu Description: The total solar eclipse that to...
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Event details: FILM: Children of the Sun
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Location:
Oriental Institute, Breasted Hall
Contact:
Oriental Institute Museum Education Office
773-702-9507
oi-education@uchicago.edu
Description:
The total solar eclipse that took place in Iran in 1999 inspired Mansooreh Saboori, an Iranian filmmaker then living in Chicago, to return home and explore the meaning of the sun in both contemporary and ancient Iranian culture. The documentary she produced contains extraordinary views of modern and ancient sites as well as fascinating commentary by University of Chicago scholars, including several from the Oriental Institute.
Film showings begin at 2:00 PM and last approximately 30-50 minutes. Following the film, docents will be available in the galleries to answer your questions.
Free Admission. No registration required.
Persons with disabilities who need an accommodation in order to participate in this event should contact the event sponsor for assistance. For student events, please contact ORCSA at (773) 702-8787.
Oriental Institute, Breasted Hall
Contact:
Oriental Institute Museum Education Office
773-702-9507
oi-education@uchicago.edu
Description:
The total solar eclipse that took place in Iran in 1999 inspired Mansooreh Saboori, an Iranian filmmaker then living in Chicago, to return home and explore the meaning of the sun in both contemporary and ancient Iranian culture. The documentary she produced contains extraordinary views of modern and ancient sites as well as fascinating commentary by University of Chicago scholars, including several from the Oriental Institute.
Film showings begin at 2:00 PM and last approximately 30-50 minutes. Following the film, docents will be available in the galleries to answer your questions.
Free Admission. No registration required.
Persons with disabilities who need an accommodation in order to participate in this event should contact the event sponsor for assistance. For student events, please contact ORCSA at (773) 702-8787.
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