Alanis Obomsawin of the Abenaki Nation has directed more than 20 films through the National Film Board of Canada, and has been an outspoken advocate for social justice through her subjective documentary style. This master class is designed for those interested in exploring the responsibility of the documentary filmmaker to the subject, with particular emphasis on sound and the ethical importance of listening. Join one of Canada's most celebrated cinematic voices as she shares her seasoned perspective on documentary filmmaking. Please note: Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance will be screened for free at MU's Jesse Wrench Auditorium (Memorial Union South) Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7pm.

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