New Haven Documentary Film Festival 2023
We hope you can join us on October 17th at 3:00 PM for a screening of:
Uncovering the Secrets of an Egyptian Mummy and Coffin:
The Quest to Restore Personhood
The film will be shown at the Program Room/New Haven Free Public Library.
Ticket information: https://nhdocs2023.eventive.org/schedule/64f26accd16867005f72b791
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Take a captivating journey of discovery with the Barnum Museum’s documentary, “Uncovering the Secrets of an Egyptian Mummy and Coffin: The Quest to Restore Personhood.” This 30-minute film tells the story of “Ipy’s mummy” and “Pa-en-bes’ coffin”, uncovering the secrets hidden within hieroglyphs, inscriptions, and facial reconstruction. With the help of CT scans and forensic artistry, the mummy’s identity is 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. Come join the museum in celebrating ancient history and the specialists who dedicate themselves to revealing its secrets.
ADRIENNE SAINT PIERRE, Barnum Museum curator since 2010, Adrienne was the project director of the Museum’s mummy research and investigation. Adrienne is an award-winning and impassioned Museum professional who has created numerous outstanding exhibitions and programs during her career. Focusing on nineteenth century history, humanities and material culture, “Secrets of an Egyptian Mummy” is her first major shift into digital content development and creation.
The Barnum Museum Digital Specialist Team! Joining the Barnum Museum during the onset of Covid-19, Rui Pinho and Will Sarris continue to create vibrant digital programming for the Museum’s thriving YouTube Channel. Their mindful and creative work is transforming the Barnum Museum and introducing new and innovative ways to fulfil our instructive entertainment mission.
RUI PINHO thrives on crafting dynamic narratives that spark inspiration. Throughout his prolific nine-year career, he’s mastered diverse styles of filmmaking and embraced storytelling as his true calling. Seamlessly weaving compelling tales that resonate, Rui’s cinematic love extends to video editing and drone photography designed to engage and immerse his audience. His journey underscores a dedication to the transformative power of storytelling.
WILLIAM SARRIS is an Emmy Award winning video producer and director. He has a passion to create dynamic stories that engage and inspire. Over the last 17 years he has produced diverse content for a broad range of clients which include non-profit organizations, Fortune 500 companies, marketing agencies and small businesses.
A special thanks to our wonderful sponsors who help the Barnum Museum create instructive and entertaining media content throughout the year.
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Please go to the Barnum Museum YouTube Channel to enjoy more fascinating programming:
https://www.youtube.com/c/BarnumMuseum
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