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| July 17, 2014 |
Time:
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art
The film tells the story of Amir, a young boy from the Wazir Akbar Khan district of Kabul, whose closest friend is Hassan, his father's young Hazara servant. The story is set against a backdrop
of tumultuous events, from the fall of Afghanistan's monarchy through the Soviet military intervention, the exodus of refugees to Pakistan and the United States, and the rise of the Taliban regime. Advanced
registration is encouraged online.
Join us in the Museum Café after the screening for informal discussion of the film and the book on which it is based. Complimentary coffee will be served.
This film is rated PG-13 for strong thematic material.
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