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Anna Morrison to give poetry reading for Brink literary magazine

Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Julia Anna Morrison, lecturer in the Department of Cinematic Arts, recently had three poems published in Brink, a literary magazine: https://www.brinkliterary.com/

Statement on Anti-Asian Violence

Tuesday, April 6, 2021
The Department of Cinematic Arts at the University of Iowa wishes to express its unequivocal condemnation of violence against Asian-Americans and people of Asian descent in the US and internationally. Like many, we were shocked and saddened by the horrific killing of eight people, including six Asian-American women, in Atlanta on March 16th. These crimes occurred amidst a surge in verbal and physical assaults against Asians during the Coronavirus pandemic, itself undergirded by a much longer history anti-Asian violence in which racism and sexism have long intersected.
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Stephen Wardell to screen Lillian Finds the Zombies at Visions du Réel international film festival

Tuesday, March 30, 2021
MFA student Stephen Wardell's film Lillian Finds the Zombies will premiere at Visions du Réel international film festival in Nyon, Switzerland, April 15-25.
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Black Lives on Screen: Dreams Under Confinement: Uncharted Cartographies and Unsettled Temporalities of Black Experimental Film

Thursday, April 22, 2021 7:00pm to 10:00pm
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Showcasing the work of a diverse range of acclaimed African American and Black filmmakers, artists, and scholars, the Black Lives on Screen online screening series and discussions will promote and celebrate the rich history, present, and future of Black cinematic expression in the context of an inclusive, educational, and inspiring experience for the entire UI community. Event Information:Dreams Under Confinement: Uncharted Cartographies and Unsettled Temporalities of Black Experimental Film  …
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Black Lives on Screen: "Black Spring" (in 5 parts)

Thursday, May 6, 2021 7:00pm to 10:00pm
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Showcasing the work of a diverse range of acclaimed African American and Black filmmakers, artists, and scholars, the Black Lives on Screen online screening series and discussions will promote and celebrate the rich history, present, and future of Black cinematic expression in the context of an inclusive, educational, and inspiring experience for the entire UI community. Event Information: Black Spring (in 5 parts) “poetic conversation in film” pre-recorded performance by Professor Tracie…
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