The Virginian-Pilot
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With mistletoe and Christmas shopping around the corner, it's time again for Light in the Dark, the annual peace-themed film festival at the Naro Expanded Cinema.
The fest starts on Wednesday, Dec. 2, with "Stop the Bombs" and a discussion on a nuclear-free future, led by Frida Berrigan, daughter of peace activists Philip Berrigan and Liz McAlister. The event starts at 7:15 p.m. at the Naro, 1507 Colley Ave.
Other films include:
FRIDAY
"The Messenger," about a combat-seasoned soldier whose emotional detachment erodes as a casualty notification officer when he falls for a widow whose husband was killed in action.
Dec. 11-12
"Amreeka" chronicles a Palestinian mother and son who as immigrants are caught between their Arab heritage and Americans' post-9/11 fear and ethnic distrust.
Dec. 15
"9500 Liberty" explores resistance by residents in Prince William County to police questioning of suspected undocumented immigrants.
Dec. 17
"The Good Soldier," featuring American combat vets from five wars who consider what makes a good soldier.
The series is sponsored by the Tidewater Peace Alliance, a coalition of peace and social justice organizations. Most films are followed by a discussion with audience participation.
For show times, speakers and more information, call 625-6275 or visit the Naro Cinema's news page.
Steven G. Vegh,
(757) 446-2417, steven.vegh@pilotonline.com
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