On the second Friday of each month, October through April, at 7:00 pm, movies are shown and discussed in the Source Theatre. A church member chooses and leads the discussion.
2021-2022 Film Series
October 8: Into the Woods (2014)
A witch tasks a childless baker and his wife with procuring magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse the curse put on their family tree. Cast includes James Corden, Emily Blunt and Oscar nominee Meryl Streep. Presenter: Marsha Carter
November 12: Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story (2017)
The life and career of the hailed Hollywood movie star and underappreciated genius inventor, Hedy Lamarr, is featured in this documentary. Presenter: Diane Ellis
December 10: 20 Feet From Stardom (2013)
The impressive contributions of longtime backup singers like Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer and the Waters Family are celebrated in this documentary. Presenter: Brian Kleemann
January 14: Good Night and Good Luck (2005)
When Senator Joseph McCarthy begins his campaign to root out communists in America, CBS News impresario Edward R. Murrow dedicates himself to exposing the atrocities being committed by McCarthy’s Senate “investigation.” Presenter: John Ruby
February 11: Moonlight (2016)
Three defining chapters in the life of Chiron—a young black man growing up in Miami—are explored, including his struggles with poverty, a drug-addicted mother and his sexual identity. Presenter: Nancy Hopp
March 11: Herself (2020)
Young mother Sandra escapes her abusive husband and fights back against a broken housing system. She sets out to build her own home and in the process rebuilds her life and rediscovers herself. Presenter: Elaine Ross
April 8: Soul (2020)
Joe is a middle-school band teacher whose life hasn’t quite gone the way he expected. When he travels to another realm to help someone find their passion, he soon discovers what it means to have soul in this award-winning animated film. Presenter: Maureen McKane
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