REEL CANADA is hosting a special evening with two of Canada’s preeminent filmmakers as they discuss their work, their lives, and the present moment in Canadian culture. Reel Asian is proud to co-present this talk on National Canadian Film Day on April 18th.
Trailblazers: A Conversation with Deepa Mehta and Alanis Obomsawin
Moderated by Aliya Pabani, host of The Imposter podcast
Wednesday April 18th • 7:30PM • Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina Avenue
Alanis Obomsawin and Deepa Mehta are both master filmmakers whose work has had a global impact. They will talk about their respective journeys as filmmakers, as women, and as Canadians. The discussion will focus on a range of themes as reflected in salient clips from their many films, and will be followed by an audience Q&A.
The event will be moderated by artist, filmmaker, and podcaster Aliya Pabani, host of CANADALAND’s arts and culture podcast, The Imposter. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the event will start at 7:30 PM.
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