A revealing look at the changing roles of women in Saudi Arabia from director Haifaa Al Mansour, The Perfect Candidate follows Maryam, a determined young doctor who runs for city council after the male incumbent repeatedly ignores her request to fix the muddy road leading to her clinic. Despite her father and her community’s struggle to accept her as their town’s first female candidate, Maryam’s creative and ambitious campaign builds momentum, becoming a symbol for a larger movement. Click here for more information.
Directed by Haifaa Al-Mansour
Starring: Mila Alzahrani, Dhay and Khalid Abdulrhim
Arabic with English Subtitles
Not Rated | Running Time: 104 min
$7 After Hours Film Society Members | $11 Non-Members
Phone: 630.534.4528
2021/08/30 - 2021/08/30
Tivoli Theatre
5021 Highland Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515
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