Sara Taksler, director (111 min., 2016). Discussion moderated by Allen Hicken, Ronald and Eileen Weiser Professor of Emerging Democracies, U-M.
"Tickling Giants" tells the story of Dr. Bassem Youssef, the "Egyptian Jon Stewart," who decides to leave his job as a heart surgeon and become a late-night comedian. The movie is about how he finds creative, non-violent ways to protect free speech and fight a president who abuses his power.
Sponsored by the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum (DISC), with support from the Weiser Center for Emerging Democracies, Language Resource Center, and Egyptian Student Association.
"Tickling Giants" tells the story of Dr. Bassem Youssef, the "Egyptian Jon Stewart," who decides to leave his job as a heart surgeon and become a late-night comedian. The movie is about how he finds creative, non-violent ways to protect free speech and fight a president who abuses his power.
Sponsored by the Digital Islamic Studies Curriculum (DISC), with support from the Weiser Center for Emerging Democracies, Language Resource Center, and Egyptian Student Association.
| Building: | North Quad |
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| Event Type: | Film Screening |
| Tags: | Comedy, Film, International, Media, Middle East Studies, Politics |
| Source: | Happening @ Michigan from Global Islamic Studies Center, Egyptian Student Association, International Institute, Center for Emerging Democracies, Language Resource Center |
The Global Islamic Studies Center organizes a number of public events each year such as lectures, conferences, and films, many in collaboration with other U-M units. Please use our searchable events calendar for information about upcoming programs sponsored by GISC and the Interdisciplinary Islamic Studies Seminar (IISS).
