TATAMI is an intense sports thriller, the first feature film to be co-directed by an Iranian and an Israeli filmmaker. The film follows Iranian female judoka Leila and her coach Maryam, who travel to the World Judo Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia, intent on bringing home Iran’s first gold medal. Midway through the competition, Leila and her coach receive repeated threats from the Islamic Republic ordering Leila to fake an injury and drop out of the tournament.

Drury’s Middle East Studies program will show the film Tuesday, November 10, at 6pm in the Olin Room in the library (LIB 002). Snacks and coffee/tea will be served!