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.

November - In the Garden of Sounds, 2009, 1 hr 29 mins

Deprived of his sight at an early age, Wolfgang Fasser turns to his ears for access to a world he once feared would be closed off forever. Awed by the restorative powers of sound, Fasser established a physical therapy retreat for disabled children where they use music and noise to communicate with others and gain control of their own bodies.

As they embrace the physicality of sonic vibrations, the children's bodies slowly begin to move in harmony with the world around them: waves of sound enliven the comatose and soothe the anguished.

This film is a sensorial treat. Images of the remote Swiss countryside and mesmerizing sound design offer something profound; In the Garden of Sounds is very nearly tactile, drawing us into an experience where sound, vision, and touch become one [from Full Frame Documentary 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.