Sultan and the Saint

Sunday, April 8, 2018

5:00pm: Dinner in the Main Gallery
  (additional $10 ticket needed for dinner)
6:00pm: Film in the Bronwynn Theatre

Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at the door, $5 for student
Dinner: Additional $10 for dinner catered by Tandoori Grill

Running Time: 60 minutes

Presented by: Worthington Interfaith Neighbors (WIN) as part of the WIN film festival. WIN is a coalition whose mission is to provide opportunities for neighbors of diverse cultural and faith traditions to engage in activities that promote mutual understanding and respect.

During the Crusades, Saint Francis of Assisi risked his life by walking across enemy lines to meet the Sultan of Egypt, the Muslim ruler Al-Malik Al-Kamil. This remarkable encounter, and the commitment to peace of the two men behind it, sucked the venom out of the Crusades and changed the relationship between Muslims and Christians for the better.

Featuring dramatic reenactments and renowned scholarship, this amazing story is brought to life. Scholars interviewed include Michael Cusato (St. Bonaventure University), Sr. Kathy Warren (Sisters of St. Francis), Suleiman Mourad (Smith College), Homayra Ziad (Institute for Christian & Jewish Studies), Paul Moses (The Saint and the Sultan), and others.

Join us for this premiere in Columbus to learn about the remarkable spiritual exchange between the Sultan and the Saint, and the great risks they took for peace.

Buffet catered by Tandoori Grill will be available for an additional $10.

Join us after the film for reactions and insights from select panelists.