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    Tickling Giants

    When:
    Tuesday, April 4, 2017
    7:30 PM 鈥� 9:30 PM
    Where:
    Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts
    Room: Performance Hall
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    Description:

    TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 鈥� HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH FILM FESTIVAL

    TICKLING GIANTS
    Directed by Sara Tacksler
     
    In the midst of the Egyptian Arab Spring, Bassem Youssef makes a decision that's every mother's worst nightmare... He leaves his job as a heart surgeon to become a full-time comedian. Dubbed, 鈥淭he Egyptian Jon Stewart,鈥� Bassem creates the most viewed television program in the Middle East. He has 30 million viewers per episode compared to The Daily Show with Jon Stewart鈥檚 2 million viewers. In a country where free speech is not settled law, Bassem comes up with creative ways to non-violently challenge abuses of power. He endures physical threats, protests, and legal action, all because of jokes. No unicorns or falafel were harmed in the making of this film.
     
    Country: Egypt
    Topics: Freedom of speech

    *Seating for this film screening is general admission

    Contact:
    Box Office
    ibcpaboxoffice@queensu.ca
    613-533-2424
    Cost:
    Student $8 - Faculty/Staff $14 - General Public $16
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