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3 documentaries to be screened at RFC this week
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AMMAN —
The Royal Film Commission is screening three documentaries at its headquarters
off of Rainbow Street this week.اضافة اعلان
The showings, coordinated by The Cultural Affairs Team at the US embassy in Amman, are all free of charge. Viewers must be either fully vaccinated or have received the first dose at least 21 days prior and need to wear masks inside the space. Visitors should also plan to arrive by 7:30pm to abide by all safety measures.
Music Got Me Here: Monday, July 12th, 8:00 pm
This documentary follows the story of Forrest, an eighteen-year old who suffered a life-threatening brain injury in a snowboarding accident. The injury leaves him unable to speak or move for nearly two years — until an innovative music teacher helps him find his voice.
The 90-minute documentary was directed by Emmy-award-winning filmmaker Susan Koch and released in 2020. The film will be followed by a discussion with music therapist Jack Sarkis.
Netizens: Tuesday, July 13th, 8:00 pm
Netizens, first screened at Tribeca Film Festival in 2018, features three women facing online abuse and harassment. The film explores the toll that cyber harassment can take on its victims and also demonstrates the way that the internet has become a crucial part of our everyday lives.
The documentary will be followed by a discussion with Noura Saket, legal consultant and gender specialist at the International Labour Organization.
Qualified: Wednesday, July 14th, 8:00 pm
This film showcases the ground-breaking story of professional racecar driver Janet Guthrie, the first woman to qualify and compete in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500.
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The showings, coordinated by The Cultural Affairs Team at the US embassy in Amman, are all free of charge. Viewers must be either fully vaccinated or have received the first dose at least 21 days prior and need to wear masks inside the space. Visitors should also plan to arrive by 7:30pm to abide by all safety measures.
Music Got Me Here: Monday, July 12th, 8:00 pm
This documentary follows the story of Forrest, an eighteen-year old who suffered a life-threatening brain injury in a snowboarding accident. The injury leaves him unable to speak or move for nearly two years — until an innovative music teacher helps him find his voice.
The 90-minute documentary was directed by Emmy-award-winning filmmaker Susan Koch and released in 2020. The film will be followed by a discussion with music therapist Jack Sarkis.
Netizens: Tuesday, July 13th, 8:00 pm
Netizens, first screened at Tribeca Film Festival in 2018, features three women facing online abuse and harassment. The film explores the toll that cyber harassment can take on its victims and also demonstrates the way that the internet has become a crucial part of our everyday lives.
The documentary will be followed by a discussion with Noura Saket, legal consultant and gender specialist at the International Labour Organization.
Qualified: Wednesday, July 14th, 8:00 pm
This film showcases the ground-breaking story of professional racecar driver Janet Guthrie, the first woman to qualify and compete in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500.
Read more Trending
