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03.19.12
REVISED: Film series on community continues at Hastings College
March 19, 2012
For Immediate Release
Film series on community continues at Hastings College
Note to Media: For more information, contact the Rev. Dr. David McCarthy, Chaplain to Hastings College, at (402) 461-461-7397 or dmccarthy@hastings.edu.
NOTE: This replaces the release sent on March 19 which listed the wrong name for the movie to be shown on Thursday, April 19. The correct movie title is “Love Free or Die.”
(Hastings, Neb.) – With a Teaching of the Bible grant from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A), the Hastings College will host a film series focused on biblical themes of Christian community. Organized by the Reverend Dr. David B. McCarthy, Associate Professor of Religion and Chaplain to the College, the series will be held on most Thursday nights from February-April at 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) in French Memorial Chapel (800 N. Turner Ave.) A discussion session will follow each film in the Chapel lounge. These showings are free and open to the public.
The series schedule for April is as follows:
Wednesday, April 4 – “At the River I Stand”
Summary from IMDB.com:
This moving documentary recounts the two months leading to Martin Luther King Jr.'s death in 1968, coinciding with the 65-day strike of 1300 Memphis sanitation workers.
Thursday, April 12 – “Senna”
Summary from IMDB.com:
The story of the monumental life and tragic death of legendary Brazilian motor-racing Champion, Ayrton Senna. Spanning the decade from his arrival in Formula One in the mid 80's, the film follows Senna's struggles both on track against his nemesis, French World Champion Alain Prost, and off it, against the politics which infest the sport. Sublime, spiritual yet, on occasion, ruthless - Senna conquers and transcends Formula One to become a global superstar. Privately, he is humble, almost shy, and fiercely patriotic, donating millions to his native Brasil and contemplating a life beyond motor-racing. Yet he is struck down in his prime on the blackest weekend in the history of the sport, watched live on television by 300 million people. Years on, he is revered in Formula One as the greatest motor racing driver of all time - and in Brazil as a Saint.
Thursday, April 19 – “Love Free or Die”
Summary from IMDB.com:
A documentary on Gene Robinson, the openly gay bishop who set a precedent in New Hampshire state politics, and the battle for LGBT people to receive full acceptance in the faith.
Thursday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. – “The Way”
Summary from IMDB.com:
"The Way" is a powerful and inspirational story about family, friends, and the challenges we face while navigating this ever-changing and complicated world. Martin Sheen plays Tom, an American doctor who comes to St. Jean Pied de Port, France to collect the remains of his adult son (played by Emilio Estevez), killed in the Pyrenees in a storm while walking the Camino de Santiago, also known as The Way of Saint James. Rather than return home, Tom decides to embark on the historical pilgrimage to honor his son's desire to finish the journey. What Tom doesn't plan on is the profound impact the journey will have on him and his "California Bubble Life". Inexperienced as a trekker, Tom soon discovers that he will not be alone on this journey. On his journey, Tom meets other pilgrims from around the world, each with their own issues and looking for greater meaning in their lives.
Hastings College, founded in 1882, is a private, four-year liberal arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). A total of 64 majors in 32 areas of study and 12 pre-professional programs are offered to more than 1,150 students. Hastings College was named among “America’s Best National Liberal Arts Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report, a “Best in the Midwest” by The Princeton Review, and a “Best Buy in College Education” by Barron’s. Visit www.hastings.edu for more information.
03.19.12
REVISED: Film series on community continues at Hastings College
March 19, 2012
For Immediate Release
Film series on community continues at Hastings College
Note to Media: For more information, contact the Rev. Dr. David McCarthy, Chaplain to Hastings College, at (402) 461-461-7397 or dmccarthy@hastings.edu.
NOTE: This replaces the release sent on March 19 which listed the wrong name for the movie to be shown on Thursday, April 19. The correct movie title is “Love Free or Die.”
(Hastings, Neb.) – With a Teaching of the Bible grant from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A), the Hastings College will host a film series focused on biblical themes of Christian community. Organized by the Reverend Dr. David B. McCarthy, Associate Professor of Religion and Chaplain to the College, the series will be held on most Thursday nights from February-April at 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) in French Memorial Chapel (800 N. Turner Ave.) A discussion session will follow each film in the Chapel lounge. These showings are free and open to the public.
The series schedule for April is as follows:
Wednesday, April 4 – “At the River I Stand”
Summary from IMDB.com:
This moving documentary recounts the two months leading to Martin Luther King Jr.'s death in 1968, coinciding with the 65-day strike of 1300 Memphis sanitation workers.
Thursday, April 12 – “Senna”
Summary from IMDB.com:
The story of the monumental life and tragic death of legendary Brazilian motor-racing Champion, Ayrton Senna. Spanning the decade from his arrival in Formula One in the mid 80's, the film follows Senna's struggles both on track against his nemesis, French World Champion Alain Prost, and off it, against the politics which infest the sport. Sublime, spiritual yet, on occasion, ruthless - Senna conquers and transcends Formula One to become a global superstar. Privately, he is humble, almost shy, and fiercely patriotic, donating millions to his native Brasil and contemplating a life beyond motor-racing. Yet he is struck down in his prime on the blackest weekend in the history of the sport, watched live on television by 300 million people. Years on, he is revered in Formula One as the greatest motor racing driver of all time - and in Brazil as a Saint.
Thursday, April 19 – “Love Free or Die”
Summary from IMDB.com:
A documentary on Gene Robinson, the openly gay bishop who set a precedent in New Hampshire state politics, and the battle for LGBT people to receive full acceptance in the faith.
Thursday, April 26 at 7:30 p.m. – “The Way”
Summary from IMDB.com:
"The Way" is a powerful and inspirational story about family, friends, and the challenges we face while navigating this ever-changing and complicated world. Martin Sheen plays Tom, an American doctor who comes to St. Jean Pied de Port, France to collect the remains of his adult son (played by Emilio Estevez), killed in the Pyrenees in a storm while walking the Camino de Santiago, also known as The Way of Saint James. Rather than return home, Tom decides to embark on the historical pilgrimage to honor his son's desire to finish the journey. What Tom doesn't plan on is the profound impact the journey will have on him and his "California Bubble Life". Inexperienced as a trekker, Tom soon discovers that he will not be alone on this journey. On his journey, Tom meets other pilgrims from around the world, each with their own issues and looking for greater meaning in their lives.
Hastings College, founded in 1882, is a private, four-year liberal arts institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). A total of 64 majors in 32 areas of study and 12 pre-professional programs are offered to more than 1,150 students. Hastings College was named among “America’s Best National Liberal Arts Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report, a “Best in the Midwest” by The Princeton Review, and a “Best Buy in College Education” by Barron’s. Visit www.hastings.edu for more information.
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