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Film Discussion Group

Our popular film discussion group begins the New Year with a fresh round of highly-acclaimed movies! Join us as we view both feature films and documentaries. Lively discussion follows, and, as always, there’s free popcorn. All films begin at 7 p.m.; doors open at 6:45. See a description of the film below.

  • Friday, February 19: For My Father
  • Friday, March 5: Somers Town
  • Friday, March 19: Cora Unashamed (The Big Read)
  • Friday, April 2: Unmistaken Child
  • Friday, April 16: Troubled Water
  • Friday, April 30: The Authobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (The Big Read)
  • Friday, May 14: Mine
  • Friday, May 28: No Impact Man

For My Father

Lymelife Terek, a Palestinian forced on a suicide mission in Tel Aviv to redeem his father's honor, is given a second chance when the fuse on his explosive vest fails to detonate. Forced to spend the weekend in Tel Aviv awaiting its repair, Terek must live amongst the people he was planning to kill. To his surprise he connects with several Israelis on the outskirts of society, including the beautiful Keren, and an unlikely love blooms between two isolated and damaged individuals raised to be enemies. Spending this time with Keren and his new friends, Terek discovers the spark of life returning to fill his soul, but when the weekend ends, he must make the decision of his life. 100 minutes. Film Movement.


Somers Town

Somers Town Two teenagers, both newcomers to London, forge an unlikely friendship over the course of a hot summer. Tomo (Thomas Turgoose) is a runaway from Nottingham; Marek (Piotr Jagiello), a Polish immigrant, lives in the district of Somers Town, between King's Cross and Euston stations, where his dad is working on a new rail link. When Marke agrees to let homeless Tomo move into his room, unbeknownst to his father, the pair forms a strong bond, as they work odd jobs for an eccentric neighbor and compete for the attention of Maria, a beautiful young French waitress whom they are both infatuated with. But it's only a matter of time before Marek's dad discovers what's going on. Film Movement. 75 minutes.


Cora Unashamed

Regina Taylor plays the only African-American in a small Iowa town as the Depression begins to impact the farming community. A housekeeper, the town's lone African-American faces great opposition and hatred. She must find the strength to stand up to the racist society of the times and keep her spirit alive. Taylor gives a powerful performance in this Masterpiece Theater presentation based on a Langston Hughes story. 2 hours.


Unmistaken Child

A documentation of the search for a reincarnated Tibetan master, told through the eyes of his lifelong disciple. Lama Konchog became world renowned as one of the greatest Tibetan Masters of our times. In 2001, at the age of 84, he passed away, and his shy and devoted disciple, Tenzin Zopa, was instructed by the Dalai Lama to search for his master’s reincarnation. The "unmistaken child" must be found within 4 years, before it becomes too difficult to separate him from his parents. A beautifully filmed documentary that is a moving testament to the power of faith. 1 hr. 44 minutes.


Troubled Water

Jan, recently released from prison after serving time for the murder of a child, has always maintained his innocence and is ready to put the past behind him. A gifted organist, he takes a job at an Oslo church under his middle name, Thomas. His talent and gentle manner quickly earn him the respect of his superiors, as well as the love of the pastor, Anna. Thomas even overcomes his initial panic to return the affection of Anna's young son, Jens. But his past catches up with him when Agnes, a local teacher, comes to the church on a school visit and recognizes the organist as Jan, the young man who was convicted for the murder of her son. Film Movement. 120 minutes.


The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman

Just after the Civil War, a young Jane Pittman fled through dangerous, swampy country to escape the KKK. As a free woman she overcame adversity, oppression and poverty to build a life for herself and her family. Up north, she endured the slaying of her husband at the hands of racist whites. Years later, in her twilight, she took a daring position against an angry mob during the Civil Rights Movement. Throughout her life, Miss Jane Pittman fought with tenacity and courage until she triumphed over social inequity. 2 hrs 30 minutes.


Mine

A documentary about the essential bond between humans and animals, set against the backdrop of one of the worst natural disasters in modern U.S. history: Hurricane Katrina. This gripping, character-driven story follows New Orleans residents as they attempt the daunting task of trying to reunite with their pets who have been adopted by families all over the country, and chronicles the custody battles that arise when two families love the same pet. Who determines the fate of the animals—and the people—involved? A compelling meditation on race, class and the power of compassion, MINE examines how we treat animals as an extension of how we view and treat each other. Film Movement. 81 minutes.


No Impact Man

Colin Beavan, author, and newly self-proclaimed environmentalist, decides to leave behind a life of liberal complacency for a vow to make zero environmental impact for one year. No more automated transportation, no more electricity, no more non-local food, no more material consumption…no problem. That is, until his espresso-guzzling, Prada-worshipping wife and their young toddler, enter the fray. An insightful look at how one family deals with turning their lives upside down in the name of the planet. 1 hr 33 minutes.