There Was, There Was Not

Date: Wednesday, August 13th

Venue: Brooklyn Commons

Address: 5 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201

7:00 PM: Seating Opens

8:30 PM: Film Begins

THE FILM

There Was, There Was Not

Emily Mkrtichian | 2024 | US, Armenia | 94 mins

There Was, There Was Not follows four women living in the Republic of Artsakh, an unrecognized country reckoning with the aftermath of one war while on the precipice of another. In the midst of this uncertainty, four women build a life with the hope of making their home a better place. When war breaks out again, what began as an observational meditation on women’s roles after conflict becomes an urgent and intimate record of their lives interrupted once again by war. From taking up arms on the front lines to fleeing their homes as refugees, each woman’s life changes irrevocably. Their journey becomes the myth of a homeland lost forever, and the power of story to keep it alive.

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RSVP IS ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED. OPEN SEATING.

IN THE EVENT OF RAIN, SHOW WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT THE SAME LOCATION. NO ALCOHOL IS PERMITTED.

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FAQs

How will it work?

RSVP is encouraged but not required for entry. No need to check in, just show up! This show will have open seating on the lawn.

How do I get there?

Subway: take the 3 train to Kingston Av. station. Bus; take the B43 to Kingston Av/Prospect Pl; the B65 to Bergen St/Kingston Av; or the B45 to St. John’s Pl/Kingston Av. If you are driving you will need to find street parking.

Do I need to bring a chair?

Chairs will not be provided. You are welcome to bring your own lawn chair or blanket to sit on the lawn.

Can I bring food and drinks?

No alcoholic beverages are allowed. Feel free to bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages!

How accessible is this venue?

This venue is accessible to all. If you have any concerns, please email us at [email protected] or call at 718-417-7362 for more information.

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