SAVE THE DATE FOR A VERY
Special Screening of the Barnum Museum’s
TELLY AWARD WINNING Documentary!
Uncovering the Secrets of an Egyptian Mummy and Coffin:
The Quest to Restore Personhood
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Join us at the historic Bijou Theatre in Downtown Bridgeport
for the premier showing of the Barnum Museum’s multi-award-winning documentary
“Uncovering the Secrets of an Egyptian Mummy and Coffin: The Quest to Restore Personhood.”
The Barnum Museum is thrilled to announce that it is the proud recipient of FOUR prestigious TELLY AWARDS for excellence in video and television and for outstanding contributions in Documentary, and Museum & Gallery Social Video categories. The videos are recognized for artistic, educational, and technical excellence, and acknowledged by industry leaders for outstanding creative achievement.
This 30-minute film tells the story of “Ipy’s mummy” and Pa-en-bes’ coffin, sharing the secrets hidden within hieroglyphs, inscriptions, and facial reconstruction. With the help of CT scans and forensic artistry, the mummy’s identity and more surprises are revealed. Expert insights and meticulous detail make this film an enthralling experience for history buffs, ancient civilization enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the mysteries of the past.
A Q&A with the filmmakers, Rui Pinho and Will Sarris, Barnum Museum Curator Emeritus Adrienne Saint Pierre and Executive Director Kathy Maher will take place immediately after the film.
WHEN: Thursday October 3, 2024 – 6:30PM
WHERE: Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604
BOOK YOUR TICKETS TODAY:
- General Admission Seats: $24.55 (incl. process fee)
- Table Seating: $34.80 (incl. process fee)
Rui Pinho (Rui Pinho Creative) and Will Sarris (William Sarris Productions), the Barnum Museum’s award-winning production partners, continue to create masterful educational content for the Museum’s social media platforms and beyond. “What began as an ‘innovative pivot’ during the pandemic has grown into a robust educational resource that provides captivating and compelling videos which are relevant, instructive, and entertaining to many audiences,” said Barnum Museum executive director, Kathleen Maher. The Museum is grateful to its entire digital media team who produce exceptional content that showcases the Barnum Museum’s collection of remarkable material, documents, artifacts, and stories in ingenious ways. The Telly Awards recognition demonstrates the Museum’s successful dedication to its ‘Instructive Entertainment’ mission.
Please contact the Barnum Museum at info@barnum-museum.org or call 203-331-1104 for more information.