Online Film Series with Guided Conversation
Join us online for six evenings in Lent to view a series of powerful films that highlight the lives of remarkable nonviolence advocates who have championed love and peace in times of strife. Each viewing will be followed by conversation guided by Len Desroches a war resister author, retreat director and resource person for the practice and spirituality of nonviolence.
Let us come together to explore the profound impact of nonviolence and to cultivate a deeper understanding of love’s capacity to transform conflict.
Series Details:
Dates: March 4 to April 8 (Every Tuesday Evening)
Time: 7:00 to 9:30 pm (EST)
Location: Online (Link to be provided upon registration)
Cost: $25 per session, or $120 for the series
Click here to register online.
Each evening will showcase a film that delves into the life and work of a dedicated nonviolence advocate, followed by a guided conversation aimed at reflecting on their teachings and the relevance of their message in today’s world.
Featured Films Include:
March 4: ROMERO
A compelling look at the life of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador
March 11: IN REMEMBRANCE OF MARTIN
Documentary honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
March 18: REVOLUTION OF THE HEART – THE DOROTHY DAY STORY
How to describe Dorothy Day? Grandmother, anarchist, prophet, journalist, pacifist, saint.
March 25: SOPHIE SCHOLL – THE FINAL DAYS
A gripping true story of the refusal to cooperate with the Nazi government on the part of Sophie and the White Rose student resistance movement.
April 1: A HIDDEN LIFE
The stunning story of Austrian farmer Franz Yagerstatter who refused to fight for the Nazis.
April 8: LE CHAMBON
5,000 French villagers risked their lives to rescue 5,000 Jewish children from the grip of the Nazis.This series is open to anyone interested in social justice, peace-building, and the power of love as a force for change.
