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Special Events and Dialogues
Featured events and dialogues complement the extraordinary slate of films and serve to further illuminate the many cultures celebrated at this year’s Margaret Mead Film Festival. These special programs offer audiences a forum for dynamic conversations about festival themes, close looks at unique collaborations, and opportunities to engage with artists and scholars.
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Collectively in Conversation
Join the filmmakers and leaders of Appalshop, Kartemquin, and Pacific Islanders in Communications for a lively conversation about...
Sunday, October 20
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The Power of First Nations Filmmaking: A Tribute to Barb Cranmer
Join us for a screening of groundbreaking footage from First Nations leader and filmmaking pioneer Barb Cranmer ('Namgis).
Friday, October 18
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Collaborations in Cultural Storytelling: Renovating the Northwest Coast Hall
How can First Nations communities help the Museum rethink and revitalize a gallery that first opened over a century ago?
Saturday, October 19, 2019
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Mead Mixers
Continue the conversation! With refreshments in hand, meet filmmakers and share your Mead experiences with other festivalgoers daily.
Friday, October 18–Sunday, October 20
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VR Lounge
Building on the spirit of Margaret Mead's cutting-edge work, experience how today's media–virtual reality, augmented reality, and...
Friday, October 18–Sunday, October 19
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Represent: A New Lens on Museum Exhibits
Join anthropologist Monique Scott on hall tours that explore the historical context of cultural exhibits.
Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20