McNeese Banners presents third film

Staff Reports

The Contraband

A free screening of the 2015 international film, “Desert Dancer,” will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at the Cinemark Movie Theatre in Lake Charles as a part of the 2016 season of Banners at McNeese State University.

Based on an inspiring true story, “Desert Dancer” follows a group of Iranian friends as they form an underground dance troupe during the tense days of the 2009 presidential elections in Iran.

In a time of political unrest, the dancers perfect their moves and risk their lives by watching banned Internet videos of legendary dancers like Michael Jackson and Gene Kelly, preparing for a performance deep in the desert.

For more information on this event or Banners at McNeese, visit the Banners website at banners.org or call the Banners office at 337-475-5123.

Persons needing accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator at 337-475-5428, voice; 337-475-5960, fax; 337-562-4227, TDD/TTY, hearing impaired; or by email at cdo@mcneese.edu.