Film
Thursday, June 9, 7:00 p.m., Northwood-High Building, 2231 N. High St., Rm. 100
Shot over a period of twenty-five years, Two Blue Lines examines the human and political situation of Palestinian people from the years prior to the creation of Israel to the present day. By primarily featuring the narratives of Israelis whose positions run counter to their country’s official policy, Ohio-based filmmaker Tom Hayes provides a portrait of the ongoing conflict not often depicted in our mainstream media. (98 minutes, video)
Wednesday, June 8, 6pm, Gateway Film Center, 1550 N. High St.
Tuesday, June 7, 6pm, Gateway Film Center, 1550 N. High St.
The Ohio Peace Collaborative, in partnership with the Ohio State University Film Studies program, Columbus Moving Image Art Review and the Gateway Film Center, is proud to present the first Ohio Peace Short Film Festival. Filmmakers from Central Ohio and around the world were asked to create a short film related to the topics of peace, justice and security that addresses one of the following ideas:
• “Peace can only be achieved by understanding.”
• “Ignorance is a menace to peace.”
Friday, May 13, 7-9pm, Northwood-High Building, 2231 N. High St., Rm. 100
Monday, May 2, 6:30-8:30pm, Northwood-High Building, 2231 N. High St., Rm. 100
Sunday, February 7, 1:30pm, Ohio Union [U.S. Bank Conference Theater], 1739 N. High St.
A new revolutionary culture emerged in the turbulent 1960s and the Black Panther Party was at the vanguard. Weaving together a treasure trove of rare footage with the voices of a diverse group of people who were there, Stanley Nichols tells the vibrant story of a pivotal movement that feels timely all over again.
A panel discussion and reception will follow the screening of this film.
Wednesday, January 20, 7pm, Studio 35, 3055 Indianola Ave.
Join Single-Payer Action Network [SPAN Ohio] for a special screening of this documentary, about our dysfunctional health care system, produced by Richard Masters, CEO of MCS Industries, Inc. Frustrated by rising health care costs, Mr. Masters investigated where all the money goes and was shocked to find that Americans spend twice as much as other countries for health care and still don’t get the health care they need. Learn what he calls on other business owners to do in order to fix it!
Friday, January 15, 7-9pm, Northwood-High Building, 2231 N. High St.
The High Cost of Low Prices exposes Walmart’s unscrupulous business practices through interviews with former employees, small business owners, and footage of Walmart executives. Statistics interspersed between interview footage provide an objective analysis of the effects that Walmart has on individuals and communities. Produced by Brave New Films; directed by Robert Greenwald.
Ruben Castilla Herrera will lead a panel to address local initiatives that support low income workers in central Ohio.
Saturday, December 19, 10am, Grandview Theatre, 1247 Grandview Ave.
Join All Aboard Ohio for a big-screen showing of the 2004 film “The Polar Express” at 10am on Saturday December 19 at the historic Grandview Theatre.
In this film, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express. During his adventure he learns about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.
Saturday, November 14, 7-10pm, Columbus College Of Art and Design, Canzani Center, 60 Cleveland Ave.
This Sundance Jury Prize winning documentary by Ohio-born filmmakers Bill and Turner Ross examines life on the border of Texas and Mexico through the eyes of the residents of Eagle Pass, Texas.
In conjunction with Columbus International Film and Video Festival, 11-5-2015 to 11-14-2015.