- Saturday, January 27th, 2024
- Sunday, February 4th, 2024
- *Bonus Additional Screening – Saturday, February 17th, 2024
The Special Guests for Q&A are the following:
- Saturday, Jan 27th @4:45PM – w/ Christy McGill, Producer and Cheryl Klauss, Moderator
- Sunday, Feb 4th, @3:00PM w/ special guest, Prem Phyak
- Saturday, Feb 17th, @12:15pm w/ special guest, Lhakpa Gurung, Nepali Early Childhood Educator and Activist
About Our Special Guests for Q&A
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Saturday, Jan 27th - Q&A with Christy McGill, Producer & Moderator, Cheryl Strauss (SOLD OUT)
Christy McGill, Producer
Christy McGill is a versatile film professional, serving as a producer, writer, story consultant, and distribution advisor. Along with “PASANG: In the Shadow of Everest,” she also produced the award-winning “Ai Weiwei: Yours Truly,” (First Run Features; Journeyman Pictures) chronicling the dissident artist Ai Weiwei’s monumental installation on Alcatraz honoring prisoners of conscience worldwide. She produced the multi-award-winning documentary feature “Serenade for Haiti” (director, Owsley Brown, 2016), and is working on the distribution for Samantha Campbell’s “The Secret Song” which has been picked up by PBS for North American broadcast in 2024. Documentaries Christy has been involved with are recognized with Peabody awards, Emmy nominations, and have been featured on PBS, HBO, and NETFLIX.
Cheryl Strauss, Photographer
Cheryl Klauss is an ardent admirer of mountains, oceans, wildlife, and nature. Having retired from a distinguished career as a magazine photographer and professor of photography at Semester at Sea, Cheryl’s commitment to the craft remains unwavering, capturing compelling images daily. As a seasoned globetrotter and activist, she is deeply committed to various causes, particularly advocating for women in science and exploration. Over the past twenty-five years, she has cultivated meaningful connections with the Sherpa community establishing enduring relationships, including with Dawa Sherpa, and as a supporter of the film since its inception.
Sunday, Feb 3rd Special Guest - Prem Phyak, Associate Professor, Columbia University
Prem Phyak, Associate Professor
Prem Phyak, Associate Professor in International and Comparative Education at Teachers College, the Graduate School of Education, Health & Psychology at Columbia University, explores the intersection of language, society, and education. His research delves into language education policy, multilingual education, translanguaging, and critical applied linguistics. Focusing on social justice and equity, he examines the impact of global ideologies on local educational policies, particularly in Indigenous and language-minoritized communities. Using participatory and ethnographic approaches, Phyak collaborates with communities to create transformative education policies recognizing diverse languages and cultures. As an Indigenous Yaakthung, teacher educator, and critical applied linguist, he advocates for equitable educational practices through research, mentoring, and consultancy services.
Saturday, Feb 17th Special Guest - Lhakpa Gurung, Nepali Early Childhood Educator and Activist
Special thanks to Slice of Pie Productions for organizing this theatrical screening.
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