ONLINE: Son of Monarchs: Virtual Screening and Talk-Back Event

The Science & Entertainment Exchange (http://scienceandentertainmentexchange.org/) presents a talk-back for the Sundance award-winning film "Son of Monarchs", which explores issues of identity, migration, and transfiguration.

"From writer/director Alexis Gambis comes the poetic Sundance award-winning film, Son of Monarchs . Tracing the journey of a Mexican butterfly biologist as he travels from New York to his hometown nestled in the majestic butterfly forests of Michoacán, the film deftly explores issues of identity, migration, and transfiguration. Forced to confront past traumas, sparking a personal and spiritual metamorphosis, he gradually uncovers the fluid boundaries that unite past and present and all living things. Join us for a conversation with the filmmaker to explore this multilayered portrait of a scientist’s growth and self-discovery. The talk-back will also feature biologist Nipam Patel and virologist Elodie Ghedin, both of whom served as science consultants for the film, moderated by Carla Easter from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History."

After you RSVP, starting on Sunday, October 24, you will be sent directions with a link to view the film. Screening links are limited! Only the first 500 people to click on the link will be able to view the film. The link will be active from Sunday, October 24-Friday, October 29. Full release on HBO Max is scheduled for November 2.

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=hYvyucTJt-s

Register through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/son-of-monarchs-virtual-screening-and-talk-back-event-tickets-194905727277aff=Exchange