Crossing Borders: Moroccan Producer & director Assistant: Lotfi Lamrani. A film by Arnd Wächter

Описание: Synopsis:
“Crossing Borders” is a seventy minute documentary that follows four Moroccan and four American university students as they travel together through Morocco and in the process of discovering "The Other," discover themselves. With group travels and frank discussions, the students confront the complex implications of the supposed "clash of civilizations" between Islam and the West. The relationships formed through shared experiences contrast sharply with the media-shaped views Americans and Muslims have of each other. Humor, honesty and a willingness to be challenged all bring individuals closer to each other and the relationships that develop disarm hidden stereotypes.
“Crossing Borders” was selected at the following International Film Festivals:
*Illinois International Film Festival 2009 (Winner: “Best International Feature Documentary”)
*Honolulu Film Festival 2010 (Winner: “Gold Kahuna Award”)
*Thessaloniki Documentary Festival 2010 (Selected for educational screenings funded by the Greek Ministry of Education.)
*DocMiami International Film Festival 2010 (Official Selection)
*Awareness Festival Los Angeles 2010 (Official Selection)
To organize a screening and a panel discussion with Lotfi Lamrani, the director assistant and individuals such as faculty, students of different ethnic backgrounds, a returned Peace Corps volunteer, local student's associations and NGOs (e.g. Muslim, Christian, Jewish, etc.), local community leaders (of peace groups or religious groups). We invite you to contact Lotfi Lamrani at:
Email:
[email protected]
Phone & Whatsapp: 212 691 79 23 72

SCREENING EVENT STRUCTURE:
*Introduction of the subject and setting the scene for a post screening discussion (10 min)
*Film Screening (70 min)
*Post Screening Discussion (approx. 30-40 min).
LOGISTICS:
We ask our hosts to be responsible for booking the venue, finding panel members and publicizing the event. We can offer advice on aspects of event planning, but we need supporting individuals to coordinate events at the local level.
Presentation of Morocco and Introduction to the Subject, by Lotfi Lamrani
Post Screening Discussion, facilitated by Lotfi Lamrani.
Looking forward to working with you on this exciting project
In friendship and peace
Lotfi Lamrani