Join us for the first installment of Beyond the Screen, a discussion series dedicated to unpacking the ideas behind the media we consume. Through films, television, literature, and other forms of storytelling, we'll explore the deeper themes, values, and assumptions that shape the way we view ourselves and the world around us.
For this session, we will be watching and analyzing Animal Farm (1954) alongside Sayyid Hadi Rizvi. Through guided discussion, we'll unpack the powerful themes woven throughout the story, including power, leadership, corruption, propaganda, justice, and human nature. Together, we'll explore not only what Orwell was critiquing, but also why these ideas remain relevant in the world around us today.
Whether you're familiar with Animal Farm or experiencing it for the first time, this evening will be an opportunity to engage critically with the messages behind the story and reflect on how media shapes the way we think about society.
📚 Optional Reading:
https://dn790000.ca.archive.org/0/items/animalfarm00orwe_0/animalfarm00orwe_0.pdf We kindly request that younger children not be brought to the event.