Documentary Screenings
Race: The Power of an Illusion (Part 1)
Pierson Library 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, United StatesThe division of the world's peoples into distinct racial groups has become so deeply embedded in our psyches, many would promptly dismiss any suggestion of its falsity. Yet, that's exactly what this provocative, three-part series by California Newsreel claims. Race: The Power of an Illusion questions the very idea of race as innate biology, suggesting…
Race: The Power of an Illusion (Part 2)
Pierson Library 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, United StatesThe division of the world's peoples into distinct racial groups has become so deeply embedded in our psyches, many would promptly dismiss any suggestion of its falsity. Yet, that's exactly what this provocative, three-part series by California Newsreel claims. Race: The Power of an Illusion questions the very idea of race as innate biology, suggesting…
Race: The Power of an Illusion (Part 3)
Pierson Library 5376 Shelburne Rd., Shelburne, VT, United StatesThe division of the world's peoples into distinct racial groups has become so deeply embedded in our psyches, many would promptly dismiss any suggestion of its falsity. Yet, that's exactly what this provocative, three-part series by California Newsreel claims. Race: The Power of an Illusion questions the very idea of race as innate biology, suggesting…
Just Getting By: Documentary Screening and Q&A with Filmmaker Bess O’Brien
Vermont has the second-highest rate of homelessness in the United States, trailing only California. At the same time, one-third of Vermonters struggle to put food on the table. For a small state, these are significant challenges. Just Getting By, a new documentary from filmmaker Bess O'Brien, offers a powerful, intimate look at the lives of…
Democracy in Our Time: A Screening of Free For All: The Public Library
Join us for the debut screening in our new series Democracy in Our Time, featuring the powerful documentary Free for All: The Public Library. This film explores the vital role public libraries have played in shaping American democracy past and present. From the visionary women of the “Free Library Movement” to today’s librarians navigating the…
Gone Guys Documentary Screening
Over the past fifty years, boys and young men have steadily disengaged from school, work, and broader society. They’re falling behind academically, struggling with loneliness and isolation, and facing rising rates of substance abuse and suicide. What can we do as a society to help? Join us for a screening of Gone Guys, a powerful…