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Foreign Film Night: The African Doctor / Bienvenue à Marly-Gomont

September 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm EDT
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🌍🎬 Foreign Film Night Presents: The African Doctor 🇫🇷

Immerse yourself in a cinematic journey across cultures! 🌎✨ Join us for an engaging virtual movie night, where we watch a globally acclaimed film together, followed by an insightful discussion. This event is part of the Film Club’s mission to celebrate diversity through storytelling.

🎞️ About the Film: *The African Doctor* (2016) 🇫🇷

*The African Doctor* is a heartwarming comedy-drama based on the true story of Dr. Seyolo Zantoko, a Congolese doctor who moves to a small French town with his family. Facing cultural challenges, language barriers, and prejudice, they work to integrate into their new community. The film explores resilience, family bonds, and the power of kindness. 💙

📢 Why Watch *The African Doctor*?

  • 🌟 True Story: Based on real-life events
  • 🎭 Comedy & Drama: A perfect blend of humor and emotion
  • 🌏 Cross-Cultural Themes: Explore **identity, immigration, and community**
  • 🤝 Engaging Discussion: Reflect on the film’s **themes & social impact**

🎬 Showtimes Across Time Zones

Check your local showtime below! 🍿

🇺🇸 Pacific Time (PT): 4:00 – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Mountain Time (MT): 5:00 – 7:00 PM
🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇲🇽 Central Time (CT): 6:00 – 8:00 PM
🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇯🇲 🇭🇹 Eastern Time (ET): 7:00 – 9:00 PM
🇬🇧 🇮🇪 United Kingdom (GMT): 12:00 – 2:00 AM (Next Day)
🇳🇬 🇨🇲 West Africa Time (WAT): 1:00 – 3:00 AM (Next Day)

💡 What to Expect After the Movie

🎤 Live discussion: Share your thoughts, insights & reflections
🤔 Deep dive into themes: Identity, family, resilience & culture
🎭 Interactive engagement: Answer thought-provoking questions
🌍 Cultural exchange: Gain a broader understanding of global perspectives

Date:
September 5
Time:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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