Event

Movie Night: The Perfect Candidate

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Petty Auditorium

After watching the film together, share your questions and comments in a discussion with Chris and Sharon.

Trailblazing filmmaker Haifaa al-Mansour (Wadjda) delivers another thoughtful, empowering, feminist film. The story focuses on a young doctor who unexpectedly finds herself running in a local election, which causes some community unrest as she pushes for acceptance and respect.

2019 -- 105 minutes -- Not Rated -- Drama

The screening in the Petty Auditorium will be followed by a brief discussion in the Activity Room.

A film by Haifaa Al Mansour. From Saudi Arabia. In Arabic, with English subtitles.

Find The Perfect Candidate and other movies by Haifaa Al Mansour in the library catalog.

Watch the trailer for The Perfect Candidate. 

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