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Movie Premiere: Paint the Eyes First

Watson Fine Arts - Weber Theatre Norton, MA, United States

Film & New Media Studies major Michael Kristy premieres his first feature length film, Paint the Eyes First. The film follows James, a 20 year old homeless addict searching for a place to stay for the winter. During his journey he is chased and tormented by his drug dealer, but finds friendship and shelter with a janitor and his wife. The film, which represents Wheaton's first ever feature film stars Kristy with Aileen Archambault, Brendan Geiger and Michael Sadowsky. The production team included more than 15 Wheaton students, 7 Wheaton faculty and 10 other crew members from around the world. Through this project, writer and director, Kristy, attempts to show opioid addicts in a different light, not as troupes but as people facing a challenge which they are trying to overcome.

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A conversation with filmmaker Frederick Wiseman

Mary Lyon Hall - Holman Room Norton, MA, United States

Please join us for an evening with Frederick Wiseman. In our conversation with this award-winning documentary filmmaker, we will explore the creative process that drives his work, as well as his approach to our shared human experience.

Voice of an Artist: Norma Toraya

Toraya (AKA Crankbunny) will discuss her work in illustration, animation and paper engineering as well as her journey as a freelance artist.

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Fansplaining: A Conversation with Fangirl Podcasters Flourish Klink and Elizabeth Minkel

Being a fan usually starts with loving a given series, franchise, author, band, game, etc., but it rarely ends there. For many, fandom provides a sense of community, a catalyst for producing original creative content, or both. Flourish Klink and Elizabeth Minkel, creators and hosts of Fansplaining, will discuss their adventures in podcasting and fan […]

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Tropes vs. Women in Video Games

Discovery Center - Hindle Auditorium Norton, MA, United States

It’s no secret that the video games industry boasts supremely sexually objectified, stereotyped, and downright oppressive portrayals of women. In this talk Anita Sarkeesian explains why. She will give a broad overview of the culture that sustains harassment, exclusion, and objectification in gaming, from the dynamics of sexist cybermobs to recurring tropes in video games that reinforce sexist conceptions of women, before concluding with a look at a few games that manage to get it right.

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Shared Studios: International Education Launch

Balfour-Hood - Club Hub (Former SGA room) Norton, MA

For the first connection for IEW, students, faculty, and staff at Wheaton will meet virtually with educators and students in Honduras. Why is education important to you? Who supports you […]