Faith and Film Series

Films hold the power of storytelling and imagination... that which can engage spiritual questions and speak to our deeper nature. Some capture the need of redemption. Others capture the power of change. This series provides an opportunity to engage great films... and filmmakers. Don't miss this special series of Saturday evenings on the Westside.

EVENING SCHEDULE
6:30pm Cocktails and Appetizers
7:00pm Film Screening
8:45pm Discussion with Filmmakers

SERIES SCHEDULE

Saturday, July 9 - EMANUEL
On June 17, 2015, a white supremacist walks into a bible study at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church and guns down nine African Americans. It was an act that revealed the darkness. What followed revealed the power to engage such darkness. This powerful documentary film about the Charleston church shooting, by Executive Producers Stephen Curry and Viola Davis, has currently achieved a rare 100% "fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes... Presented by Producer John Shepherd who will share how these lives speak to the deep need in us all.

Saturday, July 16 - AN EVENING WITH KARLA SOUZA AND THE UPCOMING FEATURE FILM "DIVE"
Karla Souza is a renowned Mexican-American actress known for her roles as Laurel Castillo on the ABC legal drama series How to Get Away with Murder and Marina Hayworth on the ABC sitcom Home Economics which has just been renewed for its third season (2022-23). She is the producer and actress in an upcoming film Dive, a true and personal story about sexual abuse in the Olympic diving team in Mexico City and an athlete trying to face her past and heal. Presented live with Karla Souza.

Saturday, July 23 - "SHORT FILMS" with Big Effect
"Calf Rope" is a heartwarming short film of love, legacy, and the special bond between a grandfather and his grandson. Released just two years ago, it has already won over 100 awards across 34 national and international film festivals. Along with enjoying this special screening, we will be joined by the co-writer and director Bradley Hawkins, who has produced other award winning short films Winter, Filling In, and Roller Coaster.

"The Sac Fly" is a moving short film about a child’s life placed in the hands of a hateful man...and the power of change. This special screening will be followed by interaction with its writer and director, James Williams. "What a great short film that keeps you so involved ...it seems like a two hour feature film. This is a film about real life and real feelings. I guarantee this film WILL IMPACT how you see life and life's stereotypes." - IMDb Reviewer

REGISTER PER EVENING
In Advance - $15 
At the Door - $20

The cost of the Faith and Film Series has been underwritten to allow all proceeds to be designated to the Mar Vista Food Pantry - providing weekly free grocery foods to those in need.

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