Join us on Friday, May 15, for a special screening of Maryam Sepehri’s documentary "Alborz, We Climb Mountains" (2023), followed by a discussion with the director and Persheng Sadegh-Vaziri.

"Alborz, We Climb Mountains" chronicles the storied history of Alborz High School, tracing the institution’s evolution from its 1873 origins as an American missionary school to becoming the country’s powerhouse of modern education. Through archival footage and personal interviews, Sepehri captures the school’s profound impact both within Iran and across its diasporas, amidst the backdrop of a shifting political landscape.

Friday, May 15th @ridgewoodcommons.nyc
6:30pm doors
7:30pm screening (84 min / in Farsi with English subtitles)
9:00pm Q&A with the director

Admission is free, with refreshments and books available for purchase to raise funds for mutual aid efforts inside Iran.

For those unable to attend in person, the documentary is available to stream via https://vimeo.com/ondemand/alborzweclimbmountains

Ridgewood Commons events are donation based, with no one turned away for lack of funds. Tickets claimed through pools/withfriends serve as an RSVP, and help us have an idea of how many people to expect.