[Reader-list] Invitation: Screening of Film Wiz Kids and discussion with the director of the film on March 30, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.New Delhi

[rohitrellan at aol.in]

American Center

  &

 Space

cordially invite you for a screening of the film
 
Wiz Kids
 
followed by discussion with the film’s

Director Tom Shephard
 
Wednesday, March 30, 2011, 10:00 a.m.
 
24 Kasturba Gandhi Marg
Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001
 
 
At a time when American teens lag far behind other countries in math 
and science, WHIZ KIDS is a coming-of-age film that tells the story of 
three remarkably different yet equally passionate 17-year-old 
scientists who vie to compete in the nation's oldest, most prestigious 
science competition. Win or lose, these ‘whiz kids’ raise questions 
about class, courage, personal sacrifice, success and failure, and in 
the process, learn as much about themselves as they do about science.
 
Tom Shepard, director + co-producer, was a Science Talent Search 
finalist in 1987. He has directed and produced documentaries for over 
12 years. His film SCOUT’S HONOR won the Audience Award for Best 
Documentary and Freedom of Expression Award at the 2001 Sundance Film 
Festival. SCOUT'S HONOR was broadcast nationally on PBS when it opened 
POV's 14th season. In 2006, he co-directed and produced KNOCKING, a 
film about Jehovah’s Witnesses, which broadcast nationally on the PBS 
program Independent Lens and has garnered several national awards. He 
also has produced, directed and edited shorter films for the public 
television series VOTING IN AMERICA and SPARK.  Previously, Shepard 
worked as an editor at National Public Radio for Linda Wertheimer. At 
NPR, he co-produced LISTENING TO AMERICA, an audio documentary on the 
history of public radio in America. He graduated from Stanford 
University, where he majored in biology and film.
 
* Please carry a photo identity card with you to enter the American 
Center.
* Mobile phones and laptops are allowed in the American Center.  
However, photography is prohibited.
* For more details please contact 2347-2290.