Monday, May 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The Wende Museum, Culver City
Across continents and decades, filmmakers have faced censorship, intimidation, and exile for telling uncomfortable truths. Some films were banned outright. Others were attacked, suppressed, or quietly buried. *Paths of Glory* is a perfect example of the tension between creative expression and institutional control. Set during World War I, the film follows French soldiers court-martialed after refusing a suicidal attack ordered by their superiors. What unfolds is a stark indictment of military hierarchy, institutional power, and the machinery of injustice. Banned in France for nearly two decades and restricted elsewhere, the film remains one of the most forceful cinematic critiques of authority ever made. **Cinema Under Pressure** presents landmark works that challenged power, questioned authority, and exposed the consequences faced by those who dared to speak up. This new screening and conversation series examines films that confronted political systems and provoked censorship, suppression, or backlash in response. Each program pairs a major film with a discussion featuring invited guest experts in film, history, and related fields. This program features Dr. Mali Heled Kinberg, an expert in international film sales, finance, and distribution, with senior roles at Mandate Pictures and MRC spanning films including *Juno*, *Ted*, and *Elysium*. She holds a Ph.D. from Cambridge and teaches entertainment economics and global distribution at UCLA's School of Theater, Film and Television and Anderson School of Management. The program will be preceded by a complimentary reception starting at 6 p.m., with the program beginning at 6:30 p.m. *RSVPs for this free program do not guarantee admission to the A-Frame Theater. Limited seating will be available on a first come, first served basis.*