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.

September - States of Grace: An Inspiring Journey of Resilience, and Renewal, 2014, 1 hr 14 mins

States of Grace intimately captures the profound transformation of a revered physician and her family in the wake of a life-changing accident. For Dr. Grace Dammann, a pioneering AIDS specialist who was honored by the Dalai Lama, a routine commute across the Golden Gate Bridge turned tragic when another driver crashed head on into her car. After seven weeks in a coma and a dozen surgeries, Grace miraculously awakened with her cognitive abilities intact, though her body was left shattered. The film follows her return home to the Buddhist community where she and her partner Nancy "Fu" Schroeder live with their teenage daughter Sabrina, who was born with cerebral palsy.

Best Documentary nominee at the Mill Valley Film Festival. Winner for Best Documentary at the Napa Valley Film Festival.

 

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.