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Behind the Scenes At Berkeley

Description

Veteran documentarian Frederick Wiseman is famous for exposing the inner workings of American institutions. Now he has directed his camera at Berkeley. Filmed during a turning point — when state funding was plummeting, tuition was rising, and staff were taking the heat — At Berkeley shows our community in a variety of settings, from the classroom to the boardroom, while bringing the uncertain but hopeful future of public education into stark focus. Hear what it was like to be under Wiseman’s scrutiny, and consider how the film could shape the national conversation around higher learning.

Dates and Locations

Los Angeles

Nov. 14, 2013
The Music Center

Orinda

Jan. 9, 2014
Orinda Country Club

Featuring

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Robert J. Birgeneau

Birgeneau, an internationally distinguished physicist, served as the ninth chancellor of UC Berkeley from 2004–13. Well known for his commitment to diversity and equity, he successfully advanced a vision of “Access and Excellence.” Prior to Berkeley, he was president of the University of Toronto fo…

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George Breslauer

Breslauer joined Berkeley’s department of political science in 1971 as a specialist on Soviet politics and foreign relations. He advanced to become full professor, was awarded the Distinguished Teaching Award in social sciences in 1997, and was appointed Chancellor’s Professor in 1998. Breslauer ha…

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Claire Holmes

Holmes is Berkeley’s associate vice chancellor for communications and public affairs. She oversees media relations, internal communications, issues and crisis management, and visitor and parent relations. She also supports the Chancellor and his cabinet with strategic communications programs. Befor…

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