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First Film of our 2025-2026 Season
Tuesday October 21st

THE CHILDREN’S TRAIN

A moving and engaging film in an

historical setting

Registration Closes Monday October 20th

Description of Activity:  Join us for a zoom dinner/movie/discussion night on Tuesday October 21st, 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.

Theme: The Children’s Train is a powerful and heartfelt story of hope, finding home and family. Most of the story is told from seven-year-old Amerigo’s point of view. Amerigo’s voice is rambling, taking in everything as a child would see and understand it. 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: 

The Children’s Train (original title: Il treno dei bambini) is a fictional film based on the real post-World War II Italian initiative called Treni della Felicità (Happiness Trains), where impoverished children from southern Italy were sent to host families in the north to escape extreme poverty. While the characters and their specific stories are fictional, the program itself is a true historical event, with the initiative having relocated approximately 70,000 children between 1945 and 1952. The film, based on a novel of the same name by Viola Ardone, explores the hardships of post-war Italy and themes of class inequality through the eyes of one such child, Amerigo.  Given all that is happening in our world today, this film reminds us there has always been a struggle for freedom.
You will be left in thought and reflection long after the film ends. I am truly looking forward to our discussion.

Trailer:  The Children’s Train

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:  October 5^th

Registration closes:  Monday, October 20

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 8:00 P.M. (1 hr. 46 m.)

Discussion will begin approximately 8:10 P.M.

OPTION TWO – NETFLIX  

The Children’s Train  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 8:00 PM.  Movie length is 1 hr 46 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

Event planner: Ron Jeffery

Email: rajeffery@gmail.com

Phone: 403-708-3605