May 29, 2008
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India will be the centerpiece
of a special evening celebrating Indian culture on Saturday,
June 14 at 7 pm at the Michigan Theater. This contemporary
Bollywood classic will screen along with a live Indian dance
presentation during intermission.
Critically acclaimed worldwide, Lagaan: Once Upon a Time
in India was the 2002 Academy Award nominee for Best Foreign
Language Film. In the film, set in Queen Victoria’s
India in 1893, drought-ridden farmers rebel against an onerous
tax (the lagaan) imposed by the British. The showdown comes
in a cricket match between the villagers and their colonial
oppressors – complicated by two love stories. (Rated
PG. 224 minutes.)
What is Bollywood? It’s the nickname of the Indian
film industry based in Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay,
where more than 800 films are produced each year, dwarfing
US production. These are no ordinary films – all-singing,
all-dancing, filled with costume changes and invariably
the story of boy-meets-girl, they are the reason more than
14 million people in India go to the movies every day.
General admission seating is $8.50, $6.75 for students,
seniors and US veterans, $6.00 for Michigan Theater members.
Special reserved seating is available in the Taj Mahal Section.
Advance tickets are available on Ticketweb.com. Group rates
are also available at (734) 668-8397, ext. 21.
Please visit the Michigan Theater web site for more information
and a complete schedule with show times: http://michtheater.org
About the Michigan Theater
The Michigan Theater is Ann Arbor’s historic center
for fine film and performing arts. Winner of the 2006 Outstanding
Historic Theatre Award from the League of Historic American
Theatres, it is located in downtown Ann Arbor at 603 East
Liberty Street, across the street from Borders Books and
Music. Regular movie prices are $8.50, $6.75 for students,
seniors and US veterans, and $6.00 for Michigan Theater
members. Please visit the theater’s website at http://michtheater.org.
The 24-hour information line is (734) 668-TIME.
Our daily film program is sponsored by a gift from AT&T.
This year’s media sponsors are WEMU 89.1 FM and 107one.
About BollyFit
Do you dream of fitness that is more like a spa experience
you look forward to than dreaded exercise? Catch BollyFit,
the new wave in health and fun that unleashes your energy
and fitness! Founded by double Michigan alum, Anuja Rajendra,
BollyFit combines elements from various Indian dance styles
in a dynamic, aerobic dance workout. No dance experience
necessary! Visit us online at www.bollyfit.com or call 734-657-6680
for more info, class schedule and more!
