Cinema From the Margins: The Kite Runner

Thu, Jan 15 2026
5:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Adams Street, Multipurpose Room

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After fleeing from Afghanistan as a young boy, a novelist returns to his homeland years later and comes to learn the fate and secret surrounding his childhood friend. The story is set against a backdrop of tumultuous events, from the fall of the monarchy in Afghanistan through the Soviet military intervention, the mass exodus of Afghan refugees to Pakistan and the United States, and the Taliban regime.

This movie is rated PG-13 and has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Cinema From the Margins is a curated film viewing series that seeks to highlight stories from often overlooked communities and people of diverse identities, with an emphasis on subjects that are relevant to our current time. Films in this series will start with a brief introduction prior to the movie and will be followed by the option to casually discuss afterwards.

Our January pick celebrates Muslim Heritage Month!

two young boys looking towards the distance underneath a bright blue though clouded sky. two kites frame their backs, the left one in afghani flag colors (green, red, black, and white)and the right in blue and white.
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Add to My Calendar 01/15/2026 05:30 pm 01/15/2026 07:45 pm America/New_York Cinema From the Margins: The Kite Runner <p>After fleeing from Afghanistan as a young boy, a novelist returns to his homeland years later and comes to learn the fate and secret surrounding his childhood friend. The story is set against a backdrop of tumultuous events, from the fall of the monarchy in Afghanistan through the Soviet military intervention, the mass exodus of Afghan refugees to Pakistan and the United States, and the Taliban regime.</p><p>This movie is rated <strong>PG-13</strong> and has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes.</p><hr><p><em>Cinema From the Margins</em> is a curated film viewing series that seeks to highlight stories from often overlooked communities and people of diverse identities, with an emphasis on subjects that are relevant to our current time. Films in this series will start with a brief introduction prior to the movie and will be followed by the option to casually discuss afterwards.</p><p>Our January pick celebrates Muslim Heritage Month!</p> Brooklyn Public Library - Adams Street, Multipurpose Room MM/DD/YYYY 60