Sri Lankan film gives candid commentary on 26-year war

“Flying Fish (Igillena Maluwo)a film by Sri Lankan filmmaker Sanjeewa Pushpakumara, will be shown on Friday, September 20, 3:30–6:30 p.m., in Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library. The film will be followed by a videoconference Q&A session with Director Pushpakumara. This film is not rated and viewer discretion is advised.

scene from flying fish movie

A scene from Sanjeewa Pushpakumara’s “Flying Fish”

This event is free and is co-sponsored by the University Libraries, the Center for Global Studies, the Migration Studies Project, and the Sri Lankan Student Association. A trailer can be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aezTkcrNqzQ
For more information or if you anticipate needing accessibility accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Helen Sheehy at hms2@psu.edu or 814-863-1347.