The 2017 International Film Festival, sponsored by the Department of Modern & Classical Languages at Allegheny College, kicks off on Wednesday, February 15th at 7:00 PM at The Movies @ Meadville with “After Spring,” a feature-length documentary that focuses on the Syrian refugee crisis.
With the Syrian conflict entering its sixth year, millions of people continue to be displaced. This is the story of what happens next. By following two refugee families in transition and aid workers fighting to keep the camp running, viewers will experience what it is like to live in Zaatari, the largest camp for Syrian refugees. With no end in sight for the conflict or this refugee crisis, everyone must decide if they can rebuild their lives in a place that was never meant to be permanent.
Filmed on location in Jordan by Directors Steph Ching and Ellen Martinez, aided by Executive Producer Jon Stewart, “After Spring” made its World Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2016. (In Arabic with subtitles. Not rated. 101 minutes.)
The International Film Festival will continue every Wednesday evening through March 15, with screenings at 7:00 PM at The Movies @ Meadville, 11155 Highline Drive, Meadville PA 16335.
All films are free and open to the public. Please check back to “News and Updates” for information on upcoming films in the series.
A FREE SHUTTLE will be available to Allegheny students for all films, departing from Brooks Walk at N. Main St. at 6:10 and 6:30 pm and returning to campus after the films.