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February 2018
Film Screening: Day Off
The Tufts University Art Galleries present a screening of visiting artist Jillian Mayer's film "Day Off" (2016). "Day Off" features a series of protagonists playing what the viewer assumes to be an immersive virtual reality video game. The disconnect between the actions of the film's protagonists and the real-world environments inhabited by their bodies highlights the contemporary human condition -- that is, screen interfaces offer us avenues of escape from reality but also alienate us from the physical world and our…
Find out more »Film and Discussion: Screenagers
The Medford High School/Medford Technical High School Parent Teacher Organization invites families, students and the community to a free presentation of the award-winning film Screenagers. Through poignant and unexpectedly funny stories, along with surprising insights from authors, psychologists, and brain scientists, Screenagers reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and offers solutions on how adults can empower kids to best navigate the digital world and find balance. This gripping documentary is being shown around the country and sparking some great conversation among communities…
Find out more »March 2018
Film screening: YARN
After several years absence, the Off the Square Screening Room returns as a partnership between the Medford Film Collaborative Medford Community Media, and the Media department of the Medford Technical High School. On the first Thursday of each month, the Screening Room will feature documentary and independent films that explore a wide range of subjects. Kicking off the series is the film “YARN,” co-sponsored by the Mystic Makerspace, a program presented by Medford Arts Center Inc. at the Medford Public Library.…
Find out more »Faith and Film at Sanctuary UCC
Sanctuary United Church of Christ presents its monthly Faith and Film program. Bring your own beer, wine or soda and experience the places where pop culture meets faith. Attendees watch a current film, followed by a discussion about themes of morality, faith, and humanity led by local theologians and community leaders. This month's film tells the story of a precocious 6-year-old and her ragtag group of friends whose summer break is filled with childhood wonder, possibility and a sense of adventure…
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