IT’S MOVIE FESTIVAL NIGHT AT THE CRTA!

IT’S MOVIE FESTIVAL NIGHT AT THE CRTA!

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Tuesday February 18th

GIFTED

Registration Closes Monday February 17th! 

Description of Activity:  Join us for a zoom dinner/movie/discussion night on Tuesday February 18^th at 6 PM.

Our films are chosen for interesting themes that lend themselves to discussion by viewers.  Most selected have been award winners at film festivals. Even if you have seen the film, joining our discussion after the showing will enhance your viewing and understanding of the movie.

In Gifted, screenwriter Tom Flynn offers a well-considered and genuinely moving story about how we deal with gifted children – and adults. GIFTED is also about family connections and the impact on children whose parents are lost to them by separation whether in death by natural causes, by suicide, or by desertion. Marc Webb who has gathered an impeccable cast to enact this touching drama directs his sensitive story with aplomb.

What better way to come together (virtually) than with friends, former colleagues, and family to have a bite and watch a stimulating movie. Our members love the discussion at the end of the film to share reactions and ideas about the film. If you watch the film at another time, you can still join us for the discussion!

You are encouraged to mark your calendar, so you don’t miss it! As soon as you are registered, I will send out the logon info to you with further instructions.

Synopsis:

Frank Adler (Chris Evans) is a single man raising a child prodigy – his spirited young niece Mary (Mckenna Grace) in a coastal town in Florida. Frank’s plans for a normal school life for Mary are foiled when the seven-year-old’s mathematical abilities come to the attention of Frank’s formidable mother Evelyn (Lindsay Duncan) whose plans for her granddaughter threaten to separate Frank and Mary. Octavia Spencer plays Roberta, Frank and Mary’s landlady and best friend. Jenny Slate is Mary’s teacher, Bonnie, a young woman whose concern for her student develops into a connection with her uncle as well. The story explores the relationship between a caring uncle who salvaged his niece when the mother of the girl (a brilliant mathematician) commits suicide – yearning to offer the brilliant, gifted niece a ‘normal life’ despite custody battles and grandmother opinions.

Trailer:  Gifted

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE A VIEWING OPTION!

As before, we will be using the Zoom platform for this event. Once you have registered through the Event Registration on the CRTA website or via email, Ron Jeffery will send you the link to the Zoom meeting room along with instructions. If you do not receive the link, please contact Ron directly.

Ron will briefly introduce the film and will lead the discussion following the film. We expect it will be a thoughtful and stimulating evening. Our Zoom portal will open at 5:50 PM.

Registration begins:  February 8^th

Registration closes:  Monday, February 17^th

OPTION ONE – ZOOM

Please note that the film will begin at 6:10 after the introduction and members have logged on. All will be muted during the film and unmuted for our discussion. Late arrivals may not be admitted avoiding disruption during the movie. (text or email Ron if you are having trouble logging-on) The film will end at approximately 7:50 P.M. (2 hr. 5 m.)

Discussion will begin approximately 8:00 P.M.

OPTION TWO – NETFLIX  

Gifted is a film available to watch on Netflix. If you have a subscription, you can watch an enhanced version on the platform on your own tv. You just have to search for the film on Netflix.

All other aspects will remain the same. Those who watch on Netflix will start at 6:10 and we will all get together to discuss the film shortly after it ends approximately 7:50 PM. Movie length is 2 hr. 5 m.

No one is left out! And of course….you can have dinner or popcorn during the film without disturbing anyone!!

Cost:  Member – No Charge, Non-member – No Charge

RESERVE THE DATES!

Scheduled Future Film Dates and Films:

Tuesday April 22^nd : The Long Game (subject to change)

Event planner: Ron Jeffery

Email: rajeffery@gmail.com

Phone: 403-708-3605