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Auditorium – Although Lebanon is considered the most progressive nation in the Arab world and women have been voting since the 1950s in fairly equal proportion to men, only four of the 128 Lebanese parliament members today are women. This film explores the reasons why and illustrates ways in which women view, and are viewed in, their roles of active participation in Lebanon’s political life.

A discussion with filmmaker Rouane Itani will follow the screening.

Screened in partnership with Docs In Progress.

Free.

Visit the Madame Parliamentarian Facebook page or website atwww.madameparliamentarian.com to learn more about the film.

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This event is part of the City of Takoma Park’s “We Are Takoma” series. We Are Takoma offers a range of programming featuring the talents of local, regional and international performers. The series provides the community with an affordable cultural experience and an opportunity to engage with performers. Events include monthly poetry readings, an ongoing film series, art openings, concerts, dance performances, and more, much more.