EP3: We Can Be Heroes 

Episode Description 

Time & Again explores Iran’s rich and deep culture through the lens of the LACMA exhibition In the Fields of Empty Days: The Intersection of Past and Present in Iranian Art.  The series is hosted by actor/comedian Maz Jobrani with LACMA curator Linda Komaroff.

In the poetry of the Shahnama readers are introduced to a flawed but endearing hero named Rostam. In this episode we discuss how heroes like Rostam represent a source of pride as well as a jumping off point for critique.

For more information on the topics discussed in this episode:

  • Pahlavan, a hero or champion
  • 1979 Iranian Revolution
  • Reza Shah, father of Mohammad Reza Shah
  • Rustam, the greatest hero of the Shahnama
  • Gurdafarid, the sole woman warrior of the Shahnama 

Contributors

Music

  • Theme music by Axiom of Choice

Production

Produced for LACMA by SOUND MADE PUBLIC.

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