Critical Issues Film Discussion Series

Program Type:

Speaker or Forum

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

The 2022 Stevenson Grange #121 “Critical Issues Of Our Times” film series features documentaries with the central theme of “Human Resilience,” as part of the Grange’s Community Resiliency programs. Each film will be discussed on the fourth Tuesday of the month, starting at 6:30 pm.

Films are available to stream on Kanopy for free with your library card. The Kanopy app can be downloaded to any device, or accessed via the website. Participants can view each film at their leisure.

Once registered you will receive a link, via email, to join us at the time of the program. You will need a computer, tablet or phone with a camera and microphone.  A phone number will be included to allow you to use a phone as speaker and microphone, if necessary.

October - Shoulder the Lion: Art and Resilience in the Face of Tragedy 

2015, 1 hr 13 mins

Using art as the catalyst, this film explores how the human spirit prevails in the face of tragedy. Shoulder the Lion features three people; a photographer who becomes blind, a painter/sculptor (the real-life inspiration for "Million Dollar Baby") who loses half her brain in a boxing match, and a musician losing his hearing to tinnitus. Using art to illustrate change, this film explores how the human spirit prevails in the face of tragedy and what new meanings emerge that otherwise would not have been found if not for their disability.

Official Selection at Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival. Winner of Best US Documentary at the Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival.

"This beautifully shot film ... uses sophisticated camera techniques and soundtracks to simulate the subjects' sensory deprivations and triumphs over adversity. This artistic film is a moving portrayal of the human spirit." Candace Smith, Booklist.

 

The Community Resiliency programs are co-sponsored by Stevenson Grange #121 and Stevenson Community Library. For program information, please call Mary Repar at (360) 726-7052 or e-mail repar@saw.net.

Note

Library events and programs are open to the public and provided at no cost. Special accommodations may be requested using our Disability Accommodation Request Form no later than 15 days prior to the event.

Los eventos y programas de la biblioteca están abiertos al público y se brindan sin costo. Se pueden solicitar adaptaciones especiales utilizando nuestro formulario de solicitud de adaptaciones para personas con discapacidades (en inglés) hasta 15 días antes del evento.