Two Women (Do zan)

April 24, 2007
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Intercultural & Diversity Center
240 Student Union

This film charts the lives of two promising architecture students at a university in Tehran over the course of the first turbulent years fo the Islamic Republic. While one is able to find a good job and a happy marriage, the other is subjected to the most severe inequities of the male-dominated fundamentalist society. Government censors held up this script for 7 years, but the film became a major success and was a sensation when released in 1999 in Iran. Tahmineh Milani, who would late be imprisoned for the images in her films, wrote and directed this bold defiant picture, a revealing work about women's roles and lives in comtemporary Iran.

Nadia Shahram, an Adjunct Instructor for the UB Law School, will facilitate a guided dialogue following the film.

The Station Agent

March 27, 2007
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Intercultural & Diversity Center
240 Student Union

When his only friend dies, a man born with dwarfism moves to rural New Jersey to live a life of solitude in an old train depot, only to find himself reluctantly becoming enmeshed in the lives of his neighbors, especially Olivia, a 40 year old artist struggling with break up of her marriage, and Joe, a 30 year old relentlessly chatty food truck vendor. The Station Agent is about three people with nothing in common, except their shared solitude, until chance circumstances bring their live together. Before long, this mismatched threesome forges an unlikely bond, which ultimately reveals that even isolation is better shared. Featuring Peter Dinklage, Patricia Clarkson, Bobby Cannavale, and Michelle Williams.

Randy Borst, Director of UB's Disability Services, will be on hand to moderate a discussion following the film.

Spanglish

February 20, 2007
5:30 - 7:30pm
Intercultural & Diversity Center
240 Student Union

A beautiful native Mexican woman becomes the housekeeper for the affluent, yet troubled, Clasky family. The result is a wittily perceptive collision of cultures and values, and a refreshingly honest look at such life-altering commitments as marriage, parenting, and devotion to family. The title refers both to the culture clash, and to the housekeeper's belated efforts to learn English, so as to better control the Claskys' influence on her daughter's life. A poignant comedy with a language all its own. Featuring Adam Sandler, Tea Leoni, Paz Vega, & Cloris Leachman.

Dr. Mary Nell Trautner, Assistant Professor of Sociology at UB, will facilitate a guided dialogue following the film.

Spring 2007 Lineup

The Intercultural & Diversity Center (IDC) & the Professional Staff Senate (PSS) Diversity Committee are excited to offer the third semester of the Diversity Film Series! We are screening 3 more films this semester highlighting diversity issues.

Immediately following the movie, a faculty/staff member will lead a group discussion examining the film and its themes.

Free Popcorn & Refreshments will be provided.

All films will be shown at:
Intercultural & Diversity Center
240 Student Union
5:30pm - 7:30pm

The films & dates are:
"Spanglish" - Tuesday, February 20, 2007
"The Station Agent" - Tuesday, March 27, 2007
"Two Women (Do zan)" - Tuesday, April 24, 2007