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SUMMARY:Movie Night: “Mo Amer: The Vagabond”
DESCRIPTION:In honor of National Arab American Heritage Month\, please 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.  \nHis 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. \nWe’ll watch the film together; followed by a discussion facilitated by Tyree Oredein ’98 and Natasha Chang ’93. \nThe Zoom link will be sent before the event. Looking forward to seeing you!
URL:https://wrji.org/event/movie-night-mo-amer-the-vagabond/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Movie Nights
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SUMMARY:WRJI Movie Night: “Love\, Brooklyn”
DESCRIPTION:If you missed this gem of a film in the theaters in 2025 then take a break\, grab some snacks\, and come see it with us! “Love\, Brooklyn” interweaves the narratives of three longtime Brooklynites as they navigate love\, friendship\, and careers amidst the backdrop of a changing and gentrifying city. This is the feature film debut of Black\, female director Rachael Holder whose work “brings a distinctly intimate and lived-in perspective to modern romance and urban life in New York City.” \nWe will watch the film together (1 hr\, 37 mins) and then discuss. Looking forward to seeing you. \nZoom details will be sent prior to the scheduled event.
URL:https://wrji.org/event/wrji-movie-love-brooklyn/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Movie Nights
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SUMMARY:WRJI Movie Night: “Mo Amer\, The Vagabond”
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nHis 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. \nWe’ll watch the film together; followed by a discussion – facilitated by Tyree Oredein ’98 and Natasha Chang ’93. \nYou can view the trailer here: https://youtu.be/XqpR_ZhAwAQ?feature=shared \nRegistration is required. The Zoom link will be sent in advance of the event.
URL:https://wrji.org/event/wrji-movie-night-mo-amer-the-vagabond-2018/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Movie Nights
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T170000
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SUMMARY:Movie Night “Something New”
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, February 9\n5pm – 8pm EST\nVia Zoom\nFree \nJoin WRJI for a viewing and discussion of “Something New” a romantic comedy-drama that focuses on interracial relationships\, gender roles\, and changing values in African-American families and cultures. It follows the romantic ups and downs of Kenya McQueen a successful\, single African-American woman who unexpectedly finds herself attracted to a white man. The film was directed by Sanaa Hamri and starring Sanaa Lathan – both of whom were nominated for NAACP Image Awards for their roles in this film. It was written by Kriss Turner\, who won a Black Reel Award and a Black Movie Award for her stellar writing.  \nWe’ll watch the film together; followed up by a discussion – led by Tyree Oredein ’98 and co-facilitated by Natasha Chang ’93. \nYou can watch the trailer here.
URL:https://wrji.org/event/movie-night-something-new/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Movie Nights
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SUMMARY:Movie Night: "Rustin"
DESCRIPTION:WRJI Movie Night: “Rustin” (2023) \nSunday\, December 8\n5pm – 8pm EST\nVia Zoom\nFree \nJoin WRJI for a viewing and discussion of the inspirational historical biopic Rustin\, focused on pioneering yet often overlooked gay Civil Rights leader\, Bayard Rustin.  Rustin was a leading organizer of the 1963 March on Washington and dedicated his life to fighting for racial\, economic\, and social justice. \nDirected by George C. Wolfe\, the film star Oscar Nominee Colman Domingo in the leading role. Produced by Michelle and Barack Obama\, this film is the winner of the 2024 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Streaming/TV Film among multiple other awards and nominations. \nWe’ll watch the film together; followed up by a discussion – led by Tyree Oredein ’98 and Natasha Chang ’93. \nYou can watch the trailer here.  \nThe Zoom link will be sent in advance of the event.
URL:https://wrji.org/event/movie-night-rustin/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Movie Nights
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SUMMARY:Movie Night: "The Farewell"
DESCRIPTION:WRJI Movie Night: “The Farewell” (2019) \nSunday\, November 10\n5pm – 8pm EST\nVia Zoom\nFree \nIn preparation for the winter holiday season\, come join WRJI and alum friends to enjoy this funny and moving film based on the true-life events of director Lulu Wang. The film focuses on Billi – Chinese born and US raised\, who struggles with her family’s decision to lie to their matriarch in order to protect her from knowing her terminal cancer diagnosis. The film touches deftly and wittily on cross-cultural values and intergenerational communication that is relevant to many diasporic communities.  \nWe’ll watch the film together; followed up by a discussion – led by Tyree Oredein ’98 and Natasha Chang ’93. \nYou can watch the trailer here. \nThe Zoom link will be sent in advance of the event.
URL:https://wrji.org/event/movie-night-the-farewell/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Movie Nights
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SUMMARY:Movie Night: Ava DuVernay’s “Origin”
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 22 \n5pm – 8pm ET \nWRJI invites you to view and discuss Ava DuVernay’s 2023 film “Origin”. A rich and poignant bio drama\, “Origin” tells the story of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Isabel Wilkerson’s personal and intellectual journey as she wrote the book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.  \nThe movie has been aptly described as “A moving drama that’s unafraid to ask big questions” and “honors its source material with powerful performances in service of a deeply emotional story.” Join us in uplifting the work of Black female artists and intellectuals such as DuVernay and Wilkerson\, and to learn and share with your Wellesley sibs. \nDiscussion will be led by Tyree Oredein ’98 and co-facilitated by Natasha Chang ’93.  \nView the film trailer here.
URL:https://wrji.org/event/movie-night-ava-duvernays-origin/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Movie Nights
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SUMMARY:Movie Discussion: Breaking Boundaries and Bamboo Ceilings in "Everything Everywhere All at Once"
DESCRIPTION:AAPI Heritage Month with W3A & WRJI: Everything Everywhere All at Once\nJoin fellow Wellesley alums to celebrate AAPI Heritage month with a viewing and discussion of the ground-breaking\, Oscar-winning film “Everything Everywhere All at Once”. This 2022 movie resonated deeply in the AAPI community and beyond\, particularly when Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian woman to win the Oscar for Best Actress. \nWe will provide a supportive space for learning\, self-expression\, and thinking about what this movie means to people of Asian descent as well as a broader audience. WRJI’s Natasha Chang ‘93\, formerly a professor of literature and film\, and Mana Uchino ‘88 will facilitate the discussion. \nMovie Discussion: Breaking Boundaries and Bamboo Ceilings in Everything Everywhere All at Once\nSunday\, May 19\n5pm – 6:30 pm ET/2pm-3:30 pm PT \nVia Zoom \nFacilitators: Natasha Chang 93 and Mana Uchino ‘88 \nSponsored by Wellesley Asian Alumnae Alliance (W3A) & Wellesley Racial Justice Initiative (WRJI)
URL:https://wrji.org/event/aapi-history-month-with-w3a-wrji-everything-everywhere-all-at-once-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Movie Nights
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SUMMARY:Movie Watch Party: "Everything Everywhere All at Once"
DESCRIPTION:AAPI Heritage Month with W3A & WRJI: Everything Everywhere All at Once\n  \nJoin fellow Wellesley alums to celebrate AAPI Heritage month with a viewing and discussion of the ground-breaking\, Oscar-winning film “Everything Everywhere All at Once”. This 2022 movie resonated deeply in the AAPI community and beyond\, particularly when Michelle Yeoh became the first Asian woman to win the Oscar for Best Actress.  \nWe will provide a supportive space for learning\, self-expression\, and thinking about what this movie means to people of Asian descent as well as a broader audience. WRJI’s Natasha Chang ‘93\, formerly a professor of literature and film\, and Mana Uchino ‘88 will facilitate the discussion.  \nMovie Watch Party: Everything Everywhere All at Once (2hr 19min)\nSaturday\, May 18\n8 pm ET/ 5 pm PT\nVia Zoom \nHost: Natasha Chang ‘93  \nSponsored by Wellesley Asian Alumnae Alliance (W3A) & Wellesley Racial Justice Initiative (WRJI)
URL:https://wrji.org/event/aapi-history-month-with-w3a-wrji-everything-everywhere-all-at-once/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Movie Nights
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SUMMARY:Movie Night - "Stamped From the Beginning"
DESCRIPTION:“Stamped from the Beginning” is a documentary exploring the history of anti-black\, racist ideas in America\, based on Ibram X. Kendi’s best-selling novel.  \nSome Americans insist that we’re living in a post-racial society. But racist thought is not just alive and well in America–it is more sophisticated and more insidious than ever. As. Kendi argues\, racist ideas have a long and lingering history\, one in which nearly every great American thinker is complicit. \nAs Kendi shows\, racist ideas did not arise from ignorance or hatred. They were created to justify and rationalize deeply entrenched discriminatory policies and the nation’s racial inequities.  \nIn shedding light on this history\, Stamped from the Beginning offers us the tools we need to expose racist thinking. In the process\, it gives us reason to hope. \n                                                                                               Summary: Amazon.com \n  \nThe discussion will be led by Dr. Tyree Oredein ’98.  \nCheck out the film trailer here.  \nAdvance registration is required. Please register by Friday\, February 23.
URL:https://wrji.org/event/wrji-movie-night-stamped-from-the-beginning/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Movie Nights
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SUMMARY:Movie Night - Nappily Every After
DESCRIPTION:A woman’s identification with her hair can be a powerful thing\, but for a Black woman\, it is a tangled identity fraught with the ongoing effects of racism\, respectability politics and beauty standards that have historically marginalized our hair along with everything else. \nBased on the bestselling book by Trisha R. Thomas\, Nappily Ever After is the story of one woman’s breakthrough—and the hair that might be holding her back. \nSanaa Lathan plays Venus Johnson\, a beautiful and highly successful woman who seems to have everything except the ring she so deeply desires. When her longtime boyfriend refuses to commit\, she cuts him off—and her hair soon follows. Forced to find out who she really is behind the curtain\, Venus must face her insecurities and dismantle everything she thought she knew about herself\, hopefully growing into her truth in the process.       \n                                                                                          Summary: TheRoot.com \nThe discussion\, led by Tyree Oredein ‘98 will be centered around beauty\, heritage and identity defined by Black hair. Conversation will include the Crown Act and how hair discrimination is rooted in systematic racism. While the conversation will be centered around Black hair\, alums of all identities are welcome to attend and participate in the discussion. \nAdvance registration is required. Please register by Monday\, November 13. \n 
URL:https://wrji.org/event/movie-night-nappily-every-after/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Movie Nights
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