The Destruction of Memory

The war against culture, and the battle to save it
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date & time

Location

Walter Reade Theater
Lincoln Center
New York, New York United States




Please join us for a private screening of The Destruction of Memory.


Over the past century, cultural destruction has wrought catastrophic results around the globe, but the war against culture is by no means over—if anything, it's been steadily increasing. The push to protect, salvage, and rebuild has moved in step with the destruction. Legislation and policy have played a role, but heroic individuals have consistently fought back, sometimes risking or losing their lives to protect not just other human beings, but their cultural identity—to save the record of who they are.


Based on the acclaimed book by Robert Bevan, The Destruction of Memory includes interviews with UNESCO Director-General of UNESCO Irina Bokova, representatives of the United Nations and the International Criminal Court, as well as diverse and distinguished international experts. Their voices combine to create a compelling film that seeks to address this complex and urgent issue.


A short question-and-answer with filmmakers and experts will follow the 85-minute film.


Doors Open at 6:00 PM

Screening at 6:15 PM






The Destruction of Memory

The war against culture, and the battle to save it

date & time

Location

Walter Reade Theater
Lincoln Center
New York, New York United States
47 syr cultura he jpeg hero syr cultura he 0




Please join us for a private screening of The Destruction of Memory.


Over the past century, cultural destruction has wrought catastrophic results around the globe, but the war against culture is by no means over—if anything, it's been steadily increasing. The push to protect, salvage, and rebuild has moved in step with the destruction. Legislation and policy have played a role, but heroic individuals have consistently fought back, sometimes risking or losing their lives to protect not just other human beings, but their cultural identity—to save the record of who they are.


Based on the acclaimed book by Robert Bevan, The Destruction of Memory includes interviews with UNESCO Director-General of UNESCO Irina Bokova, representatives of the United Nations and the International Criminal Court, as well as diverse and distinguished international experts. Their voices combine to create a compelling film that seeks to address this complex and urgent issue.


A short question-and-answer with filmmakers and experts will follow the 85-minute film.


Doors Open at 6:00 PM

Screening at 6:15 PM






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