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Satyricon Mon, Jan 23, 2012
6:00 PM
SY 110

History on Film presents:
Satyricon

The film is loosely based on the book Satyricon attributed to Petronius Arbiter, and dated to the time of the rule of Nero (37-68 AD). The book is considered to be one of the first, if not the first, novels to have been written, but has only survived in fragments.

Agora Mon, Feb 6, 2012
6:00 PM
SY 110

History on Film presents:
Agora

In ancient Egypt during the rule of the Roman Empire, violent religious upheaval bursts into the streets of Alexandria. Confined within the walls of the most famous library of the Antiquity, two rivals - the prefect Orestes and Davus, a young slave - compete for the heart of Hypatia of Alexandria, the eminent and famous mathematics and philiosphy teacher.

Most Dangerous Man in America Wed, Feb 15, 2012
5:00 PM
SY 110

History on Film presents:
Good Night, and Good Luck

During the early days of broadcast journalism in 1950's America, Edward R. Murrow and his news team defy corporate and sponsorship pressures to examine the lies and scaremongering tactics perpetrated by Senator Joseph McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee during McCarthy's communist 'witch-hunts'.

Most Dangerous Man in America Mon, Feb 27, 2012
6:00 PM
SY 110

History on Film presents:
The Most Dangerous Man in America:
Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers

In 1971, Daniel Ellsberg, a leading Vietnam War strategist, concludes the war is based on decades of lies. He leaks 7,000 pages of top-secret documents to The New York Times, a daring act of conscience that leads directly to Watergate, President Nixon's resignation, and the end of the Vietnam War.

Jesus of Montreal Mon, Mar 5, 2012
6:00 PM
SY 110

History on Film presents:
Jesus of Montreal (Jésus de Montréal)

Directed by Denys Arcand, the film tells the story of a group of actors who develop a controversial but acclaimed Passion Play, which challenges Christian dogma and infuriates the religious leaders who commissioned the play.

 

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