“Shooting the Messenger/ اطلاق النار على صاحب رسالة” is a new student documentary that will be screened Thursday, December 9th , 6pm at Ithaca College, Textor 103.
A discussion with Ithaca College Professor Haydar Assad, former Iraqi translator, will follow the screening. Light refreshments will be provided at the end of the presentation. This event has been generously funded by the School of Humanities and Sciences
The film was created by IC students Katie Zimmerman, Kaitlyn Rich and Amy Born and features interviews with Iraqi translators and interpreters employed by the United States.
The interviews depict the challenges of translating during a violent conflict and between two very different cultures and languages. Zimmerman explains, “These brave Iraqis became United States collaborators in hopes of helping their country but are frequently targeted by extremists. Thousands of translators and interpreters have been injured, hundreds have been killed and very few have made it safely to the United States.” The students created “Shooting the Messenger” to put a face to stories that aren’t often told and document translators’ and interpreters’ struggles, successes and hopes for the future.
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Katie Zimmerman at kzimmer1@ithaca.edu. Requests for accommodations should be made as soon as possible.
https://www.ithaca.edu/intercom/article.php/20101205234637620