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

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!

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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