Winter/Spring Series at Handley Regional Library

The Cove

Wednesday, February 10, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 13, 2:00 p.m.

A vivid documentary - part expose, part thriller, part guerrilla journalism, "The Cove" has earned critical acclaim.   It concerns the covert slaughter of dolphins in Japan. NR;96m.

 

Troubled Water

Wednesday, March 10, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 13, 2:00 p.m.

This Norwegian dramatic film tells the story of Jan, a gifted organist, who is haunted by charges of a child murder. Won awards at the Hamptons Int'l Film Festival. NR; 115 minutes

 

The Hurt Locker

Wednesday, April 14, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 17, 2:00 p.m.

An intense portrayal of elite soldiers in the heat of combat in Baghdad, this film has been lauded by critics and is the recipient of nine Academy Awards nominations. Rated R; 131 m.

 

The Messenger

Wednesday, May 12, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 15, 2:00 p.m.

A film that tells the powerful and tender story of an American soldier returned from Iraq - and assigned to notify families of combat deaths. Has earned two Oscar nominations. Rated R; 105 m.

 

** Place: Handley Regional Library,

    100 W. Piccadilly St., Winchester;

** Free & Open to the Public (Donations

    Appreciated);

** Co-Sponsored by the Friends of

    Handley Regional Library;

** For more info:

    www.magiclanterntheater.org;

    info@magiclanterntheater.org;

    540/678-0963

SAC-MLT Black History Film Event

Zora Neale Hurston: Jump At The Sun

Friday, February 5, 7:00 p.m.

POSTPONED TO FEB. 12, 7:00

Zora Neale Hurston was the first black woman to enter the American literary canon & one of the most vital, inventive voices in American literature.  The film traces her life including rare footage of the rural South in the early 20th c. "An exhilarating portrait of an exhilarating woman" (Newsday).  NR; 84 minutes.

** Place: Shenandoah Arts Council,

    811 S. Loudoun St., Winchester;

** Free & Open to the Public; Donations

    Welcome;

** Refreshments Available;

** Also sponsored by the Coalition of

    Racial Unity & The Marion Parke Lewis      Foundation;** For more info:

    www.magiclanterntheater.org;     info@magiclanterntheater.org;

    540/678-0963

Special Interfaith Film Event

Arranged

Friday, March 26, 7:00 p.m.

This 2007 indie film, an audience favorite, tells the story of Rochel, an Orthodox Jew and Nasira, a Muslim, both young teachers in Brooklyn. They come to rely on their friendship as they both confront traditional pressures for "arranged" marriages.  NR; 89 minutes.

** Place: Unitarian-Universalist Church

    of the ShenValley (6380 Valley Pike,

    Stephens City, VA);

** Free & Open to the Public; Donations

    Welcome;

** For more info:

    www.magiclanterntheater.org;

    info@magiclanterntheater.org;

    540/678-0963