Community Cinema at the Library
Twin-Cities area public libraries host free screenings of films from the award-winning tpt series Independent Lens as part of its national engagement program, Community Cinema. Community Cinema pairs independent films with lively panel discussions featuring local experts and community leaders and moderated by hosts from tpt.
Tpt hosts included Cathy Wurzer, Mary LaHammer and David Gillette
Libraries, museums and colleges throughout the U.S. host Community Cinema screenings and conversations focused on contemporary issues. This spring MELSA engaged audiences at libraries throughout the area on topics such as autism, the global food crisis, the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and the inspiring story of older performing artists. Panelists were recruited from the Institute for Agricultural Trade Policy, Eureka Recycling, the Autism Society of Minnesota, St. Paul Public School Early Childhood Special Education, We can Ride, Center for Hmong Arts and Talent, Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy, Kairos Dance Theater and Story Theater.
Total Number of Programs Held: 8
Total Attendance: 180
Organizational Partnerships: Twin Cities Public Television, PBS, Independent Lens
In May, June and July 2010, Twin Cities area public libraries hosted free screenings of films from independent Lens as part of the Community Cinema Program. The rogram paired independent films with lively panel discussions featuring local experts and community leaders and moderated by hosts from tpt. Free screenings were presented in partnership with tpt, MELSA and the Independent Tlevision Service and are part of a nation-wide project in over 50 cities.
April - May 2010
Dirt - The Movie: inspired by William Bryant Logan's acclaimed book "Dirst: The Ecstatic Skin of the Earth, This film explores how industrial farming, mining and urban development have led us to cataclysmic droughts, starvation, floods and climate change. Dirt is part of everything we eat, drink and breath.
April 8, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m., Maplewood Library (Ramsey County Library)
April 26, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m., Southdale Library (Hennepin County Library)
The Horse Boy:One Texas couple when they discover their autistic son's connection to horses, it leads them on a journey to Mongolia. Part travel adventure and part shamanic quest, this is the story of how one family found a gateway into understanding their son's life.
May 8, 2010 @ 10:30 a.m., Northtown Library (Anoka County Library)
May 20, 2010 @ 7:00 p.m., Ridgedale Library (Hennepin County Library)
Measurable Outcomes may be collected by survey, anecdotal responses, pre-test/post-test, observations; End user change in Behavior, Attitude, Skills, Knowledge, Condition and/or Status
Due to tpt’s reach, new audiences were engaged through programs at their libraries. Thirty percent of participants reported they had never attended a public library program and 20 percent reported they didn’t have a library card.In May, June and July 2010, Twin Cities area public libraries hosted free screenings of films from Independent Lens