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Next Feature: Just Mercy

Thursday, July 9 at 7:00 p.m.

Is it too much to ask? Just Mercy?

If you haven’t yet seen the biodrama, Just Mercy, do so—and join Msgr. Lloyd Torgerson, Fr. David Guffey to discuss this stirring film. Just Mercy recounts the remarkable story that jumped from the best-seller list to the screen. The 2019 film follows a young Harvard-educated lawyer who tirelessly sought “just mercy” in a legal system that offered just the opposite to the poor and people of color.

The film stars Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson, playing real-life people who challenged the injustice in the 1980’s Alabama legal system. Jordan portrays Bryan Stevenson, a now widely acclaimed public interest lawyer, who founded the Equal Justice Initiative, a nonprofit organization providing legal representation to the illegally convicted and unfairly sentenced.

Just Mercy is an important movie and we’re looking forward to talking about it with you, Msgr. Torgerson, and Fr. David Guffey, CSC, Director, Family Theater Productions. Join us at a NEW TIME: 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 9 via ZOOM. This is a not-to-miss movie that will surely spark a degree of introspection and a lot of meaningful conversation.

Delis Alejandro, (310) 566-1530 or   

Next Feature: Just Mercy

Thursday, July 9 at 7:00 p.m.

Is it too much to ask? Just Mercy?

If you haven’t yet seen the biodrama, Just Mercy, do so—and join Msgr. Lloyd Torgerson, Fr. David Guffey to discuss this stirring film. Just Mercy recounts the remarkable story that jumped from the best-seller list to the screen. The 2019 film follows a young Harvard-educated lawyer who tirelessly sought “just mercy” in a legal system that offered just the opposite to the poor and people of color.

 

The film stars Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson, playing real-life people who challenged the injustice in the 1980’s Alabama legal system. Jordan portrays Bryan Stevenson, a now widely acclaimed public interest lawyer, who founded the Equal Justice Initiative, a nonprofit organization providing legal representation to the illegally convicted and unfairly sentenced.

 

Just Mercy is an important movie and we’re looking forward to talking about it with you, Msgr. Torgerson, and Fr. David Guffey, CSC, Director, Family Theater Productions. Join us at a NEW TIME: 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 9 via ZOOM. This is a not-to-miss movie that will surely spark a degree of introspection and a lot of meaningful conversation.

 

 

 

 

How to Join the discussion:
Via Computer	Click this direct link: https://stmonica.zoom.us/j/93759921654?pwd=a2xHZUp1bFlXeFRFWnlQaDNHVjA0UT09
Via Smartphone or Tablet	From the Zoom app**, enter: Meeting ID: 937 5992 1654 Password: 677025
Via Telephone	From a landline or simple cellphone: Dial: 1-669-900-9128 and then enter     Meeting ID: 937 5992 1654     Password: 677025
**Links to download the Zoom app to your smartphone or tablet depending on your device: Apple (iPhone or iPad) or Android (e.g., Samsung, Google, LG, etc.).   Fr. Vince Kuna Blog Our own Fr. Vince gives his perspective on the film, as well a shout-out to Just Faith at St. Monica for introducing him to the book. Go HERE to read Father Vince’s blog. Hollywood History Maker Just Mercy represents an important first for a major motion picture company. A formal agreement was struck between Warner Bros. and Michael B. Jordan’s production company that ensured diversity both in front of and behind the camera. Just Mercy not only recounts actual history but it made Hollywood history as well.

 

Wrap: Little Women

Little Women

It had been a long hot day leading up to the virtual Film Club on June 11, but you’d never know it listening to the animated discussion about Greta Gerwig’s Little Women. Fr. David Guffey led the discussion and Fr. Vince Kuna offered his perspectives, as he compared the book with the screen adaptation. Guests were given the chance to have an “around-the-dinner-table” discussion in break-out groups, before a general discussion that touched on Gerwig’s unique and contemporary approach to the classic story, the outstanding acting, character development, cinematography, set design, choreography and even the story’s backdrop: The Civil War. 

Click Here to view the Discussion Guide for Little Women

Wrap Up: Field of Dreams

It’s true. If you build it…they will come

Over 100 people joined the Film Club’s virtual get together on May 14, featuring Phil Alden Robinson, director and screenwriter of our film of the month, Field of Dreams. The conversation afforded an insider’s view of how the film evolved from a novel to a major motion picture and let us in on the challenges and rewards along the way. A big thank you to Phil Robinson, our guest, Fr. David, our moderator, and all of you who helped create such a wonderful evening.

 

 

About

What is Film Club?

Screenings with Meanings

The Film Club brings together movie lovers for a monthly discussion on a selected film. The 2019-2020 theme is Art of Cinema and with each film is chosen not only for its meaning, but also in the context of a specific aspect of filmmaking (e.g., screenwriting, set decoration). It’s amazing how much more you can see once you begin to appreciate the techniques that make one film stand out from the rest.

 

The Film Club also hosts two seasonal events: A Holiday Party, featuring a classic Christmas movie, and Oscar Night, where we review the nominated films and vote for our “best picture of the year.” (Our track record for predicting the Oscar has been uncanny.)

 

The Film Club meets in the Grand Pavilion on the second Thursday of the month from September through May. Our discussions are led by Father David Guffey, CSC, Director, Family Theater Productions.

 

Season

The Art of Cinema Series: 2019-2020 Season
September	History of Film
October	The Apartment  Screenwriting
November	Vertigo Mis-en-scene
December	Christmas in Connecticut
January	City Slickers Set Decoration
February	Oscar Night
March*	Julie & Julia Costume Design
April*	Darkest Hour Makeup
May*	A Man For All Seasons Classic
*Replaced by virtual Film Club discussions of Groundhog Day (March), Rear Window (April) and Field of Dreams (May).

 

Archive

2018-2019 Season
September	Gravity
October	Cinema Paradiso
November	Hidden Figures
December	White Christmas
January	Stan & Ollie
February	Oscar Night
March	A Man of His Word
April	Of Gods and Men
May	The African Queen

 

 

2017-2018 Season
September	The Way
October	A Beautiful Mind
November	A Man Called Ove
December	The Bishops Wife
January	The Post
February	Oscar Night
March	Nine to Five
April	Inside Out
May	Roman Holiday