The Young Karl Marx is the latest creation of Raoul Peck, director of the acclaimed feature film Lumumba (2000), on the first prime minister of Congo after independence, and the prize-winning documentary I Am Not Your Negro (2016), on the American writer
Raoul Peck James Baldwin.
In this new film, the filmmaker has taken on the story of two young activist-friends, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, co-authors of The Communist Manifesto (1848). This is anything but a conventional biopic—rather, it is a historical tale about thought on the move that serves as a model for the political struggles of today.
Screening followed by discussion with Geoff Eley (History), Brian Porter-Szücs (History), and Helmut Puff (History, Germanic Languages and Literatures; panel chair).
The Young Karl Marx (2017). 118 minutes. English, French, German (with subtitles).
This event is made possible by a generous contribution from Kenneth and Frances Aftel Eisenberg. Additional support from Askwith Media Library.
Raoul Peck James Baldwin.
In this new film, the filmmaker has taken on the story of two young activist-friends, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, co-authors of The Communist Manifesto (1848). This is anything but a conventional biopic—rather, it is a historical tale about thought on the move that serves as a model for the political struggles of today.
Screening followed by discussion with Geoff Eley (History), Brian Porter-Szücs (History), and Helmut Puff (History, Germanic Languages and Literatures; panel chair).
The Young Karl Marx (2017). 118 minutes. English, French, German (with subtitles).
This event is made possible by a generous contribution from Kenneth and Frances Aftel Eisenberg. Additional support from Askwith Media Library.
| Building: | Angell Hall |
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| Event Type: | Film Screening |
| Tags: | European, Film, History, Politics, Undergraduate |
| Source: | Happening @ Michigan from Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies, Department of History, Germanic Languages & Literatures |
The Thursday Series is the core of the institute's scholarly program, hosting distinguished guests who examine methodological, analytical, and theoretical issues in the field of history.
The Friday Series consists mostly of panel-style workshops highlighting U-M graduate students. On occasion, events may include lectures, seminars, or other programs presented by visiting scholars.
The insitute also hosts other historical programming, including lectures, film screenings, author appearances, and similar events aimed at a broader public audience.
