"Monsoon Wedding" Director Mira Nair to Speak at Columbia College Lecture Series Conversations in the Arts April 28, 2010

Oscar nominated film director Mira Nair who has worked with such stars as Denzel Washington, Reese Witherspoon, and Hilary Swank will be the featured speaker for Columbia College Chicago’s Conversations in the Arts: Media in the 21st Century, at 7p.m. on April 28.

The free public lecture will be in Film Row Cinema, 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 8th floor. Theater seating is limited. To reserve a seat, RSVP at www.colum.edu/conversations.

Events Hotline 312.369.7420 or eventquestions@colum.edu

As a film maker, Nair is passionate about exploring the issues that arise between cultures. During her visit to Columbia College Chicago, Nair will discuss her craft and the concepts in her films that break the barriers of racial, gender, and general stereotypes.

Born and raised in India, educated at Delhi University and at Harvard, she first began her career as an actress and quickly made the switch to directing documentaries. In the late 1980s Nair established herself as a talented director and has since directed, written, and produced such films as Mississippi Masala (1991), Monsoon Wedding (2001), Vanity Fair (2004), and Amelia (2009).

Official Website: http://www.colum.edu/conversations