Coming Soon
The Blind Side Starts Friday, March 12
- Director: John Lee Hancock (The Rookie)
- Cast: Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw, Kathy Bates, Quinton Aaron, Lily Collins, Jae Head
Teenager Michael Oher is surviving on his own, virtually homeless, when he is spotted on the street by Leigh Anne Tuohy. Learning that the young man is one of her daughter's classmates, Leigh Anne insists that Michael--wearing shorts and a t-shirt in the dead of winter--come out of the cold. Without a moment's hesitation, she invites him to stay at the Tuohy home for the night. What starts out as a gesture of kindness turns into something more as Michael becomes part of the Tuohy family despite the differences in their backgrounds. 2 hrs. 6 min. Rated PG-13 for one scene involving brief violence, drug and sexual references
What's Race Got To Do With It? Saturday, March 13
- Sponsors: YS Community Foundation, Village Arts Council, Human Relations Commission, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Followed by a Student-facilitated Panel Discussion. What's Race Got To Do With It? chronicles the journey of a diverse group of students participating in a 15-week inter-group dialogue program at UC Berkeley, as they explore social disparities and student educational success. The film moves beyond Identity politics, celebratory history, and guilt trips to help see through achievement myths and create a safe space for open, honest exchange, particularly within educational environments.
Coal Country Saturday, March 20
- Directors: Mari-Lynn Evans & Phylis Geller
A dramatic look at modern coal mining. We get to know working miners along with activists who are battling coal companies in Appalachia. We hear from miners and coal company officials, who are concerned about jobs and the economy and believe they are acting responsibly in bringing power to the American people. Both sides in this conflict claim that history is on their side. Families have lived in the region for generations, and most have ancestors who worked in the mines. Everyone shares a deep love for the land, but MTR (Mountain Top Removal mining which has leveled over 500 Appalachian mountains) is tearing them apart. We need to understand the meaning behind promises of "cheap energy" and "clean coal." Are they achievable? At what cost? Are there alternatives to our energy future? 1 hr. 25 min. Documentary. Not rated. Digital projection.