Fall 2024 Events
ORIGIN
FILM SCREENING AND DISCUSSION
Join us at The Cube for an engaging screening of the 2023 film Origin, hosted by the esteemed Dr. Vincent Piturro. Origin explores the hidden structures of social inequality through the lens of interconnected human stories. Inspired by Isabel Wilkerson's book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents, the film weaves together personal narratives and historical events to shed light on the invisible hierarchy that shapes our society. It’s a powerful reflection on the forces that impact us all, offering a deeper understanding of resilience, identity, and the human spirit. We encourage to stay for a thoughtful discussion following the screening.
After the screening, attendees are invited to join a post-film discussion moderated by multiple award-winning journalist Chandra Thomas Whitfield, co-host of Colorado Matters, the daily public affairs show on Colorado Public Radio. With over two decades of journalism experience, Whitfield has dedicated her career to addressing critical social issues and amplifying underrepresented voices. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Essence, The Huffington Post, and NBC News.
Friday, October 11th, 6:30pm
The Cube
8371 E. Northfield Blvd.
(Free tickets for students -- Just let us know who you are at the door! Tickets for others are $10 and include a free drink and popcorn.)
More info at https://www.mca80238.com/mca-calendar/origin
This event is sponsored by MSU Denver's College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences.
Fresh Cuts: Recent World Film
Fresh Cuts brings together a collection of cinematic masterpieces that challenge the boundaries of storytelling and offer a fresh perspective on global narratives. From poignant human journeys to visually stunning worlds, these films represent the bold, the beautiful, and the unforgettable voices of modern cinema. Join us for an exploration of new frontiers in film, where each story offers a unique lens into the complexities of life, identity, and change.
This series is once again hosted by Dr. Vincent Piturro, professor of film studies and writer of the Indie Prof column in the Front Porch newspaper.
Saturday, October 12th, 6:30pm - To Kill A Tiger
The Cube
8371 E. Northfield Blvd.
(Free tickets for students -- Just let us know who you are at the door! Tickets for others are $10 and include a free drink and popcorn.)
This event is sponsored by MSU Denver's English Department.
Carving the Divine
A rare look into a 1400-year-old Buddhist woodcarving tradition and the practitioners struggling to preserve its legacy in a rapidly changing Japan. Join a conversation with director Yujiro Seki on the intersection of religion, art, and documentary filmmaking.
TBD
Backstage Tours and Talkbacks with the Denver Center for Performing Arts
Join backstage tours led by theater directors, and talkbacks between local professors, directors, and actors at the Denver Center for Performing Arts. Performances TBD
Dates TBD
Denver Film Festival
Join talkbacks between local professors film directors, and actors at Denver Film Festival. Films TBD
Dates TBD