WRJI Movie Night: “Mo Amer, The Vagabond”

Join WRJI for a viewing and discussion of Mo Amer’s comedy special “The Vagabond”.  In this performance Amer talks about his experiences as a Palestinian refugee who was born in Kuwait, fled with his mother and siblings at the age of nine during the Gulf War, and ended up in Houston Texas. Throughout this special Amer draws from his ethnic and family background to discuss issues related to religion, terrorism, race, and contemporary politics. 

His comedy has been featured in sold-out shows worldwide, including venues such as Royal Albert Hall, Hammersmith Apollo, and Shrine Auditorium. He has appeared on television and radio, including NPR, BBC, and CNN, and has been interviewed by major media outlets like The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and The Guardian.

We’ll watch the film together; followed by a discussion – facilitated by Tyree Oredein ’98 and Natasha Chang ’93.

You can view the trailer here: https://youtu.be/XqpR_ZhAwAQ?feature=shared

Registration is required. The Zoom link will be sent in advance of the event.