Directed by Susan Smiley (2006) This film is the story the director’s family’s secret struggle to deal with her mother’s schizophrenia within the confines of the public health system. A story of madness and dignity, shame and love, illuminating a national plight through one family’s…
Films
Category: Films
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In his eye-opening masterpiece, Frederick Wiseman chronicles the daily activities of the staff and inmates at the State Prison for the Criminally Insane at Bridgewater, Massachusetts. From psychological evaluations, to recreation time and from treatments to impromptu concerts, this evocative film shows with gritty clarity…
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A free, hour-long, unusually informative film about the situation in the West Bank of Palestine by Anna Baltzer, Jewish-American author and activist will be followed by response & discussion & refreshments. The hour-long film, “Life in Occupied Palestine,” was produced by and features Anna Baltzer,…
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THE BURMESE HARP – Directed by Kon Ichikawa 1956. An Imperial Japanese Army regiment surrenders to British forces in Burma at the close of World War II and finds harmony through song. A private, thought to be dead, disguises himself as a Buddhist monk and…
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IRAQ IN FRAGMENTS – Directed by James Longley 2006. Prized CinemaVerite documentary reveals stories of Iraq today, in a time of war and upheaval, told by Iraquis in their own words. Oscar: Best Documentary. Award: Director Guild of America. Honored at the following film festivals:…