R/Evolutions: Queer Changes in the Arab World
A lecture with openly gay Franco-Maghrebian author and filmmaker Abdellah Taïa
Event Details
Date
Friday, November 22, 2013
Time
5 p.m.
Location
L 140, Conrad A. Elvehjem Building
Description
One of the first openly gay Moroccan authors, Abdellah Taïa has become a prominent figure in the global fight to recognize queer rights since the Arab Spring of 2010. His lecture (in English) will be followed by a short film that he wrote and directed, "The Grave of Jean Genet." For the event poster, please visit this link: http://go.wisc.edu/taia-visit-poster
Cost
Free
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