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Two Million Minutes, 2008
Atlanta Indo-American Film Festival
Special Screening: Two Million Minutes and Khayal Darpan
October 3, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Rich Theatre
$8 general admission, $4 for students, seniors and Museum members, free for Patron-level members.
One ticket includes admission to both screenings.
The Atlanta Indo-American Film Festival comes to the High for two screenings on October 3: Two Million Minutes: A Global Examination and Khayal Darpan: A Mirror of Imagination.

Two Million Minutes: A Global Examination
Screening begins at 7:30 p.m.

This film takes a deeper look at how three superpowers of the 21st century —China, India and the United States— prepare their students for the future. Follow two students from each of these countries as the film composes a global snapshot of education, from the viewpoint of the children themselves.

Khayal Darpan: A Mirror of Imagination
Screening begins at 8:30 p.m.

This documentary explores the classical musical traditions of urban Pakistan. Indian filmmaker Yousuf Saaed traveled to large cities in Pakistan to interview musicians and scholars, attend music concerts and observe the teaching of music in various institutions.

The film documents the music of the area while raising vital questions about cultural identity, nationalism, and music's role in religion and current affairs.

AIAFF is co-sponsored by the Indo-American Film Society, High Museum of Art, Georgia Department of Economic Development, Global Teachers Research and Resources, Inc., and Kapoor and Associates.



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