School of Film and Media Studies

West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty (1979) is an anti-colonial musical-drama film directed by influential African filmmaker and actor Med Hondo.

In this documentary, Palestinian-French filmmaker Lina Soualem explores her family’s shared experience of exile and displacement.

Join us in CMFT 0065 for an introduction, screening, and Q&A with director (and Purchase faculty member) Jimmy Mehiel’s new documentary “Sex Robot Madness” (2025)!

OFFSIDE, directed by Jafar Panahi, is an  Iranian political comedy-drama about a group of girls who try to watch a World Cup qualifying match but are forbidden by law because of their gender. Its screening is banned there. 

Join us Wednesday night at 6:30 PM outside CMFT 0065 for free pizza and beverages before our kick-off MYSTERY screening at 7:00 PM.

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The Humanities symposium is a way to share and celebrate the great work of our students with faculty, friends, and family.

Introduction by Professor Jim Spione and Q&A afterwards with First Assistant Editor Michael Jacobi, who will provide unique insights into the legendary challenges of making the film.