November 9, 2010

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - UAB's Alys Stephens Center will present the second film in its Southern Circuit Film Series, "Burning in the Sun," at 7 p.m. Nov. 18, 2010, in the center at 1200 10th Ave.

"Burning in the Sun" is the story of Daniel Dembele, 26, of West African and European descent, as he returns to his homeland Mali with the dream of starting a local business building solar panels, the first for the sun-drenched nation. Dembele's goal is to electrify the households of rural communities, 99 percent of which are without power. The film addresses controversial stances on climate change, poverty and African self-sufficiency, according to the film's press materials. The film is directed and produced by Cambria Matlow. Tickets are $12; call 205-975-2787 or go to www.AlysStephens.org.

Join fans of documentary film as UAB's Alys Stephens Center screens some of this year's finest independent movies. Each filmmaker will be present for the screening of their movie and will participate in a Q&A with the audience after the film. Coming films this season include "Abel Raises Cain," Feb. 22, 2011; "Awake, My Soul," March 8, 2011; and "Prodigal Sons", April 19, 2011.

Southern Circuit is the nation's only regional tour of independent filmmakers, providing communities with an interactive way of experiencing independent film. The Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers is a program of South Arts. The screenings are supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

About UAB's Alys Stephens Center

The Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center, part of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, is one of the Southeast's premier performing arts centers, hosting the best in international, national and local performance. Home to the UAB departments of Theatre and Music and the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, the ASC also presents its own season, bringing the world's best music, dance, theater, comedy and family entertainment to Alabama.