Beyond Boundaries : The Last Out

Auditorium 

With featured guest: Director Sami Khan 

The Last Out, 2021

Directors: Michael Gassert, Sami Khan 

The Last Out, directed by Michael Gassert and Oscar nominee Sami Khan (St. Louis Superman), follows three talented Cuban athletes as they leave their families and homes behind in pursuit of their ultimate dream — a contract with Major League Baseball. In Costa Rica, the ball players train under a seedy sports agent who dangles promises, while exploiting their talent. At the shadowy nexus of the migrant trail and pro sports, The Last Out chronicles their harrowing journey, from immigration obstacles to the broken promises of dubious agents.  Against all odds, these young athletes try to hold onto their hope while fighting for a better life for their families.  Official Selection, 2020 Tribeca Film Festival.   A co-presentation with Latino Public Broadcasting. (POV 2022) 

Trailer & Deadline Article: https://deadline.com/video/the-last-out-clip-sami-khan-documentary-tribeca-film-festival/ 

Beyond Boundaries Screening & Discussion Series is a distinctive program at Buffalo State that has been running since 2014.  This annual, six-part film series is organized around categories of diversity including, but not limited to race, gender, class, sexuality, and abilities, with an emphasis on intersectionality.  It creates an opportunity for open dialogue on social justice issues among college students, staff, faculty and members of the greater Western New York community. 

Beyond Boundaries is sponsored by the Office of Equity and Campus Diversity, the Communication Department, and the Burchfield Penney Art Center.  All screenings are held in Burchfield Penney Art Center and are free and open to the public.

The series is curated by Professors Ruth Goldman and Meg Knowles 
 

https://communication.buffalostate.edu/beyond-boundaries