Madison Movie Chat: Short Films "Facing Mecca" & "Elder Jackson"

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Other, Movies

Age Group:

Adults
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Join us on Monday evenings for a virtual movie discussion! Before each session, we'll announce a new film choice from Kanopy, a free streaming service accessible with your library card; you can then watch the movie at your leisure and participate in a patron-led discussion via Zoom. We look forward to seeing you there!

In this meeting we'll discuss two short films:

Facing Mecca- In this Academy Award-shortlisted film, pensioner Roli comes to Fareed’s assistance when the Syrian refugee is faced with the burial of his Muslim wife. Together they stumble into a bewildering forest of Swiss bureaucracy to which Roli finds beautifully a simple answer. [Winner of the Best of Festival Award for Live Action and the Student Award for Best Live Action Short Over 15 Minutes at the Palm Springs International ShortFest.]

Elder Jackson-A Mormon missionary, Jacob Jackson has a very disciplined regime. But he encounters Kathy. Caught between his desires and pressures from the hierarchy, Jacob finally reveals his true self.

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