Join us for a documentary film screening taking place at America House Kyiv and participate in a discussion about the creation of Barbie and its effect on culture and beauty standards with the film “Tiny Shoulders, Rethinking Barbie" (2018) from director Andrea Blaugrund Nevins.
This special screening is part of the American Independence Film Festival.
Explore the language of cinema, watch movies in their original language, and practice your English-speaking skills through friendly moderated discussions at American Film Nights with America House Kyiv. Join us Tuesdays at 18:30 at America House Kyiv. Participation is by pre-registration only. Learn more about our upcoming films and how to attend here.
Our next event will take place on September 12, at 18:30 at America House Kyiv (Mykoly Pymonenka Street, 6.)
“Tiny Shoulders, Rethinking Barbie” (2018)
Barbie, the most popular doll ever created, is a fashion icon and a target for feminists. This telling documentary features new footage, access to Barbie's biggest reinvention, and examines over 60 years of women through the lens of an 11.5-inch plastic doll.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 1 hour 31 minutes
All America House Kyiv events and activities are completely free. Come one, come all, and bring a friend! Just don’t forget to register yourself and anyone else planning to come with you below by 10:00 on September 11 so we can save you a seat.
Spots are limited, but if you can’t make it this time, we’ll be happy to see you at our other events. All film screenings and discussions will take place at America House Kyiv (Mykoly Pymonenka Street 6.)
Please familiarize yourself with the rules of admission before your visit. Remember to bring your passport or driver’s license to enter America House Kyiv.
Important! Should the sirens go off during programming, America House Kyiv will immediately close for business and evacuate the building. We recommend you find the closest bunker provided by the city before your visit. We use the Shelters in Kyiv City bunker map provided by the city as well as the metros. Your safety should always be a top priority.
About the organizers:
America House Kyiv (AHK) is a cultural center and your main resource for American culture, education, and information in the Kyiv region. AHK organizes a wide range of activities, including English-language programs, skill-building workshops, cultural events, art exhibitions, concerts and more. Work and think creatively, build cultural bridges and become a changemaker at our network of America Houses in Kyiv, Lviv and Odesa.
American Independence Film Festival (AIFF) is a film festival, inaugurated in Kyiv in November 2011, under the auspices of the United States Embassy in Ukraine. In keeping with its mission, AIFF is more than just a film festival, it is a forum for exploring the potential of great films to change the world and the ability of filmmakers to address some of society's most urgent issues through art and entertainment.