ARCE | Through the Stargate: Receptions of Ancient Egypt in Film with Dr. Stuart Tyson Smith
Schedule
Sat Sep 13 2025 at 01:30 pm to 03:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
202 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92701, United States | Santa Ana, CA
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SATURDAY | SEPTEMBER 13 | 1:30 – 3:30 PMNORMA KERSHAW AUDITORIUM | LECTURE
Presented by Dr. Stuart Tyson Smith, Professor of Anthropology at the University of California, Santa Barbara
This lecture explores how Stargate and The Mummy portray ancient Egypt through Orientalist lenses, blending imaginative fantasy with problematic stereotypes. By examining the films' production contexts and creative teams, the talk reveals how these factors shape audience reception and influence the cultural impact of their depictions of Egypt.
ARCE-OC: American Research Center in Egypt: Orange County Chapter
Ticketed Onsite Event: Free for Bowers and ARCE Members | General $15
Recorded Online Screening: Free for Bowers and ARCE Members | General $10 | Online version will be emailed to ticketholders one week after the onsite event.
Questions? Email [email protected] or call 714.567.3677. Proceeds benefit Bowers Museum Education Programs. Tickets are non-refundable.
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