Reading Lolita in Tehran

This screen adaptation of Azar Nafisi’s best-selling memoir tells the true story of a literature professor in revolutionary Iran who, amidst censorship and religious extremism, gathers seven of her most dedicated female students to immerse themselves in banned literary classics. Starring Golshifteh Farahani (Paterson), and Zar Amir (Holy Spider). The movie has 86% positive reviews on RottenTomatoes.

Meet in the Tower lobby at noon for a 12:15 showing. Return to the lobby after the end credits for discussion.