Academy Award® Nominees Series Screening: Cutting Through Rocks and Post-Screening Conversation
- Fri, Feb 20–26, 2026
- 7 pm - 11:59 pm PT
- Online
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LACMA members only
LACMA members are invited to join FILM at LACMA for a special screening of Cutting Through Rocks, followed by a conversation with co-directors Sara Khaki and Mohammadreza Eyni.
Sara Shahverdi—a divorced, motorcycle-riding former midwife—is an unlikely leader in her conservative northwestern Iranian village. As the first woman ever elected to the local council, she’s determined to break the cycle of empty promises and complacency passed down by the men who came before her. Fierce and unapologetic, Sara pushes for bold reforms, fighting her most difficult battles on behalf of the village’s girls and women. From teaching teenage girls to ride motorcycles, to challenging child marriage, to advocating for female land ownership, she openly defies patriarchal norms. But when her efforts spark backlash and accusations about her motives, Sara must confront not only her critics—but also her own sense of identity.
Cutting Through Rocks received an Academy Award nomination for Best Documentary Feature.
Watch the official trailer.
This screening is hosted by Slipstream, a LACMA-approved third-party screening platform. If you have not previously registered with Slipstream, you will be asked to provide a valid email address and set a password to create an account.
Image credit: Courtesy of Autlook Filmsales
Image credit: Courtesy of Autlook Filmsales