cinéSPEAK presents Mahamat-Saleh Haroun's Lingui

4014 Walnut Street,Philadelphia PA 19104

05 March, 2022

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Join us at The Rotunda (University City) for Mahamat-Saleh Haroun's LINGUI (Chad, 2021) in honor of International Womens' Day. **EVENT FLOW: Doors @ 7:00PM Film @ 7:30PM **TICKETS: $10 (recommended) —No one will be turned away for lack of funds. If you cannot afford the $10 price point, please pay-what-you-can in the corresponding field. If you cannot afford to pay /donate at any price, please donate $0 in the pay-what-you-can field. **PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO COVID-19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, SEATING CAPACITY IS LIMITED TO 50 PERSONS** In order to assure you have a seat, advance ticket purchase is highly encouraged. Once we have reached capacity, we will not be permitting any additional guests. Unfortunately, we cannot make any exceptions. — ABOUT THE FILM: Director Mahamat-Saleh Haroun / Chad / 2021 / 1hr 27min / French with English subtitles / Drama On the outskirts of the capital of Chad, determined single mother Amina (Achouackh Abakar Souleymane) works tirelessly to provide for herself and her 15-year-old daughter Maria (Rihane Khalil Alio). When Amina discovers Maria is pregnant and does not want a child, the two women begin to seek out an abortion, condemned by both religion and law. Fighting to procure this simple yet inaccessible procedure, they must navigate a patriarchal network of doctors, relatives, and neighbors. In the process, mother and daughter forge a connection stronger than any they've ever known. The latest film from celebrated director Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, Lingui, The Sacred Bonds is an honest, poignant and stunning vision of female solidarity. WATCH THE TRAILER: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DFew16WifY AUDIENCE ADVISORY: discussion about abortions and trauma of lack of access to abortion — ABOUT THE VENUE — THE ROTUNDA The Rotunda, located at 4014 Walnut Street in Philadelphia, PA, is a community-gathering place that is fueled by the belief that art is a catalyst for social change and that the arts can lead to the formation of meaningful partnerships between the University of Pennsylvania and surrounding neighborhoods. Over 300 events are offered every year, including live music, film, spoken word, theater, art, dance, education, youth programs, arts incubation, and various experimental genres. As an alcohol-free, smoke-free venue, The Rotunda provides a critical social alternative for all ages. At its core, The Rotunda is a shared space fostering learning, enrichment, and community support while empowering the public to present, produce, and promote their work. Learn More: www.therotunda.org — **COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES WILL BE IN PLACE** —SEATING CAPACITY IS LIMITED TO 40 PEOPLE. We strongly recommend advance ticket purchase. Once we reach capacity, no new tickets will be issued. No exceptions. —MASK WEARING IS REQUIRED of everyone over the age of 2, regardless of vaccination status. —FEEL UNWELL? BEEN IN CONTACT WITH SOMEONE WHO TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19? PLEASE STAY HOME. Again—if you have been in contact with someone diagnosed with Covid up to 14 days before the event...please stay home. —IF AFTER ATTENDING OUR EVENT, you test positive for COVID-19 (within 10 days of attendance), please email [email protected] —CONTACT TRACING WILL BE ENFORCED AT THE DOOR. —GOT QUESTIONS?? Hit us up: [email protected] — ABOUT CINÉSPEAK: We are a Philadelphia-based cinema organization that engages diverse audiences through our independent, repertory and foreign film programming; creating space and centering the stories of individuals and communities that are often underrepresented in mainstream cinema. We promote community togetherness and global understanding by engaging film enthusiasts while cultivating the next generation of discerning moviegoers; encouraging people to demand social justice both on-screen and throughout society. $UPPORT OUR WORK—> https://cinespeak.wedid.it FOLLOW THE JOURNEY--> www.cineSPEAK.org @cineSPEAK (Instagram; Twitter; Facebook) STAY IN THE LOOP—> https://bit.ly/cinéSPEAKMail PROUDLY PHILLY. BOLDLY INDEPENDENT. SINCE 2013. Voted Philadelphia Magazine’s Best of Philly® 2020 — Best Movie Theater