October 3, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
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.
