Margaret Mead Film Fest '13 Highlights Global Docs

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Published on Tuesday, 15 October 2013 17:19

Written by Renzo Adler

Tackling social issues from a broad range of filmmakers, the Margaret Mead Film Festival (October 17 – 20, 2013) at the American Museum of Natural History (79th Street and Central Park West, NY, NY) continues to bring some truly unique films to the screen.

Calle López, directed by Gerardo Barroso and Lisa Tillinger examines a “microcosm of Mexican society” as two photographers move to downtown Mexico City with their newborn child and begin documenting the life around them. Both directors will be in attendance.

Chimeras, directed by Mika Mattila documents a Chinese artists' meteoric rise to fame as he contends with tempting Western ideals, maintaining his integrity as an artist, and juggling his family life.

Miss Nikki and the Tiger Girls, directed by Juliet Lamont juxtaposes the political turmoil of Myanmar with a burgeoning all-girl Burmese rock band’s tour through Australia, and the bold feminist themes of their music.

This is only a small sampling of the films being shown. Other events include performances by Fernando Cellicion, and panel discussions on how art, cinema, and even video games are being used to preserver global and ancient cultures.

The Margaret Mead Film Festival continues to bring great programming that embodies cultural diversity and grassroots filmmaking.

To learn more, go to: http://www.amnh.org/explore/margaret-mead-film-festival

The Margaret Mead Film Festival
October 17 – 20, 2013

The American Museum of Natural History
79^th Street and Central Park West
New York, New York 10024

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