Global Flicks: The Perfect Candidate

From 02/09/22 1:30 pm until 02/09/22 3:00 pm

At McAninch Arts Center at COD

Categories: Arts


Maryam is a small-town doctor, frustrated with the limits placed upon her because of her gender. She takes matters into her own hands and runs for town council. The election sweeps up her family and community as they struggle to accept their town’s first female candidate. (Arabic with subtitles - 1:44 run time followed by discussion). Film shown at  at 1:30 and 7:30 pm


College of DuPage will hosts an annual Global Flicks series featuring six award-winning films. The films will be shown at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 2 to March 9.

All screenings take place in the Playhouse Theatre of the McAninch Arts Center on the Glen Ellyn campus, 425 Fawell Blvd., unless otherwise noted. Moderated discussions will follow each showing

Due to continued protocols brought about by COVID-19, masks will be required for anyone over the age of 2 as well as proof of vaccination or a negative test.