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Wednesday, May 27, 2009

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Do It Today: Global lens film series, money smart class and more

Posted by Franki Weddington on Wed, May 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM

A 2006 Moroccan film about a bizarre love triangle,

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Global Lens Film Series, part of an international initiative that works to “promote cross-cultural understanding through film.” The story follows two unlikely friends: Souad, a prostitute without a cell phone, and Kenza, a traffic cop who rents out her cell to friends and neighbors for a small fee. When the cop starts answering calls from one of her bff’s clients (who also happens to be a gun for hire), a bizarre courtship ensues. Despite its twisted plot, the film presents a fresh, modern view of an ancient culture, refusing to conform to Western expectations of Moroccan society — which has garnered director Fauozi Bensaïdi international acclaim. 8 p.m. Weds., May 27, The Studio@620, St. Petersburg, $8 general/$5 students and seniors, 727-895-6620. (Franki Weddington)

More events after the break:

Tampa Bay CDC, a HUD-approved non-profit housing counseling agency, and JP Morgan/Chase Bank host a Money Smart Class to teach financial literacy class to adults. Learn to budget, build credit, repair your credit score, use banking tools and avoid fraud. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Weds., May 27, Sulphur Springs Community Center, 8412 N. 12th St., Tampa, free, 727-446-6222, tampabaycdc.org.

WMNF presents FLOW: Can Anyone Really Own Water?, a documentary about the global trend of water privatization. Director Irena Salina interviews scientists and activists to expose the issue on both a human and global scale -- a feat that garnered accolades at the Sundance, Vail and International film festivals. FLOW also looks at the people and institutions working toward real solutions to the world water crisis. An audience question and answer session follows the film. 7 p.m. Wed., May 27, Tampa Pitcher Show, 14416 N Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, $5 in advance, $8 at the door, 813-963-0578, wmnf.org.

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