Join ECU faculty members Dr. Sue Shon (ENG-350, Literature of/in Diasporas) and Dr. Alla Gadassik (MHIS-429, Topics in Film + Media Theory) in a public pedagogy series dedicated to films of migration and diaspora. Running every other Thursday this spring, each film is accompanied by an introduction and opportunities for audience discussion.

The second film in the series, Flee (2022, USA, dir. Jonas Ponas Rasmussen) has been recognized for its sensitive portrayal of a refugee experience shaped by political persecution across borders of nationality, race, and sexuality. A collaboration between the filmmaker and his subject, Flee combines directs interview testimony with crafted animation, bringing the narrator's memories to life while maintaining his cherished privacy and anonymity. The film's turn to animation acknowledges the irreperable gaps in what can be known, recalled, and shared across borders.

Each screening (including introduction and discussion) in this educational series runs 5:00pm - 8:00pm in the Reliance Theatre, with attendance free and open to the public.

The full series lineup:

January 11: TURNING RED (2022) USA
January 25: FLEE (2021) DENMARK/FRANCE/SWEDEN
February 8: MOTHER OF GEORGE (2013) NIGERIA/USA
February 29: BROTHER (2022) CANADA
March 14: SLEEP DEALER (2008) USA/MEXICO
March 28: ATLANTICS (2019) FRANCE/SENEGAL