"The Hobart Shakespeareans" documentary film screening / 26th August 09

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"The Hobart Shakespeareans" documentary film screening & discussion with Sandra J. Ruch at American Center - 6:30 pm on 26th August 09
 

Time : 6:30 pm

Entry : Free, Seats are limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
Please carry a photo identity card with you to enter the American Center.
Mobile phones and laptops are allowed in the American Center. However, photography through mobile phones is prohibited.

Event Details : Screening of the film 'The Hobart Shakespeareans' Followed by discussion with Sandra J. Ruch, an expert in documentary filmmaking.
The one-hour documentary is a tale about the unusual teaching methods of an extraordinary teacher as he takes on the difficulties of teaching fifth grade at a disadvantaged school: Hobart Elementary in Los Angeles. The film focuses on the unique relationship between the teacher and his young students during the course of a school year as they pursue his unorthodox curriculum. The students, mostly from Asian and Latino immigrant families, are led through an uncompromising course of study including mathematics, history, geography and literature. By the end of the term, every member of the class participates in a performance of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

Sandra J. Ruch : Sandra is an expert in documentary filmmaking, marketing, distribution and festival strategy and has taught workshops and conducted lectures for film and non-film students worldwide. Ms. Ruch serves on juries and expert panels at film festivals and conferences around the world. She is also the Co-Founder of DocAngeles: The Los Angeles International Documentary Film Festival, to be launched in 2010.

Place : American Center, 24 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi - 110001
Nearest Metro Station : Walking Distance from Barakhamba Metro Station - Comes Under Line 3 ( Indraprastha - Barakhamba Road - Dwarka )