Brooklyn Museum presents The Oath, an award-winning film by Oscar nominee Laura Poitras.
The Oath (Laura Poitras, 2010, 90 min.). Filmed in Yemen and Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, this is a story about the fateful 1996 encounter between a man who would later serve as a bodyguard to Osama Bin Laden and a future prisoner of Guantánamo Bay. The fallout of that meeting set them on a path twisting toward 9/11 and beyond. Through a narrative rife with reversals, twists, and turns, director Poitras showcases the complexity and confusion surrounding these globally significant events. Winner of the 2010 Sundance Film Festival Excellence in Cinematography Award: Documentary. A co-production of ITVS in association with American Documentary/POV.
This event is a collaboration with the award-winning documentary series POV. Free with Museum admission. As seating is limited, advance ticket purchase for general admission and a reserved seat at the screening is recommended at http://www.museumtix.com/.
When: 7:00 PM , June 23rd, 2011 Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3rd Floor
Where: Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11238-6052
Cost: FREE with Museum admission
Who: Award-winning film editor Jonathan Oppenheim will be in attendance for a Q&A after the film.
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