The Philosopher Kings
Thursday 8/19 -
Reception 6 PM |
Film 7 PM - $6
In search of wisdom found in unlikely places, The Philosopher Kings takes us on a journey through the halls of the most prestigious colleges and universities in America to learn from the staff members who see it all and have been through it all: the custodians. This thought-provoking, feature-length documentary interweaves the untold stories of triumph and tragedy from the members of society who are often disregarded and ignored, and seeks out the kind of wisdom that gets you through the day and the lessons one learns from surviving hard times, lost loves, and shattered dreams.
From the producers of the multiple-award winning Flight from Death, The Philosopher Kings gives us the opportunity to learn from eight incredible individuals whom we would never have otherwise taken a moment out of our day to acknowledge.
The Philosopher Kings website | View Trailer
This film is part of the Food For Thought film series, a partnership with The Linda and Honest Weight Food Co-Op. For more information on this series and a list of upcoming films and guest speakers, go to the Food For Thought page.
Rocky Horror Picture Show
Friday 8/27 -11 PM - $8
It doesn’t matter how many times you’ve seen it, it just feels good to put the fishnets on! They’re back, Brad, Janet and the whole kinky troupe from transsexual Transylvania! Without a doubt this film is one of a kind. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is still the weirdest film out there, and probably the ultimate cult classic even after more than 25 years. Whether you’re a TRHPS virgin or a true fan, come be a part of a truly unique movie going experience. So break out your fishnets and bustier and don’t forget your toast!
Now including The Double Feature Creatures - The Albany based Rocky Horror Shadow Cast.
Asbury Shorts: 30th Anniversary "An Evening of the World's Best Short Films"
Saturday 9/11 -7:30 PM - $10
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Asbury Shorts – New York City’s longest running annual short film exhibition - will present their acclaimed touring program of award-winning international films known as “The Short Film Concert” at The Linda.
Super PowersAsbury Shorts NY routinely screens classic short films, combined with new international film festival winners, providing a rare opportunity for the public to see world-class shorts in a theatrical setting rather than on a computer or iPod. Featured in the approximately two hour showcase is “Super Powers” (pictured) from NY filmmakers Jeremy Kipp Walker and John Walker, winner of “Best Narrative Short Film” at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival – the hilarious story of a young married couple who try to mend their relationship by pretending to be super heroes! Also, Oscar winner “Father & Daughter” (2001-Best Animated Short) from Belgium, a emotionally poignant tale of a young girl who sees her father off on a long sea voyage… and waits almost her entire life for his return. Two international festival circuit honorees in the program include: “Tulip,” a 2000 Oscar nominee directed by acclaimed actress Rachel Griffiths (HBO’s “Six Feet Under,” and currently starring on ABC TV’s “Brothers & Sisters) and “Gone Fishing,” a three time “Best of Show” winner and British Academy Award nominee. In all, Asbury Shorts will celebrate its 30th Anniversary at Washington Park with a dozen award winning short films from the past and present.
Queen of the Sun
Thursday 9/16 -
Reception 6 PM |
Film 7 PM - $6
In 1923, Rudolf Steiner, a scientist, philosopher & social innovator, predicted that in 80 to 100 years honeybees would collapse. His prediction has come true with Colony Collapse Disorder where bees are disappearing in mass numbers from their hives with no clear explanation. In an alarming inquiry into the insights behind Steiner’s prediction Queen of The Sun examines the global bee crisis through the eyes of biodynamic beekeepers, scientists, farmers, and philosophers. On a pilgrimage around the world, 10,000 years of beekeeping is unveiled, highlighting how our historic and sacred relationship with bees has been lost due to highly mechanized industrial practices. Featuring Michael Pollan, Vandana Shiva, Gunther Hauk and beekeepers around the world, Queen of The Sun weaves a dramatic story which uncovers the problems and solutions in renewing a culture in balance with nature.
Queen of the Sun website
This film is part of the Food For Thought film series, a partnership with The Linda and Honest Weight Food Co-Op. For more information on this series and a list of upcoming films and guest speakers, go to the Food For Thought page.
The Shadow Effect (with special guest speaker Cate LaBarre)
Thursday 9/23 -7 PM - $6
A Journey from your darkest thought to your greatest dream.
The Shadow Effect is an emotionally-gripping, visually-compelling docudrama that reveals why suppressed emotions and unresolved internal conflicts leads to behavior that continually unseats politicians, destroys celebrity careers, destabilizes the economy and affects the lives of millions each year.
In this age of public humiliation and media meltdowns, the work of New York Times best selling author, Debbie Ford, continues to make headway as she exposes the opposing forces of both light and dark that compete for attention within every human being. In her film debut, The Shadow Effect, Ford presents the hidden power of “the Shadow” alongside some of today’s most provocative thinkers including Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Mark Victor Hansen, James Van Praagh and others.
In this life-altering journey, individuals who have transcended child abuse, racism, the Holocaust, war, and wounded upbringings, share their remarkable stories. Meet those who have learned to face their terror, heal their wounds, and embrace their higher, heroic selves to overcome the shadow effect.
About Cate LaBarre: Cate is a certified coach trained by Debbie Ford and a licensed Shadow Effect workshop leader. A Certified Integrative Coach Professional and member of The Coach Success Network. She received her training from the Ford Institute for Integrative Coaching (FIIC) at John F. Kennedy University.
Dirt
Thursday 10/21 -
Reception 6 PM |
Film 7 PM - $6
DIRT! The Movie--directed and produced by Bill Benenson and Gene Rosow--takes you inside the wonders of the soil. It tells the story of Earth's most valuable and underappreciated source of fertility--from its miraculous beginning to its crippling degradation.
The opening scenes of the film dive into the wonderment of the soil. Made from the same elements as the stars, plants and animals, and us, "dirt is very much alive." Though, in modern industrial pursuits and clamor for both profit and natural resources, our human connection to and respect for soil has been disrupted. "Drought, climate change, even war are all directly related to the way we are treating dirt."
DIRT! the Movie--narrated by Jaime Lee Curtis--brings to life the environmental, economic, social and political impact that the soil has. It shares the stories of experts from all over the world who study and are able to harness the beauty and power of a respectful and mutually beneficial relationship with soil.
DIRT! the Movie is simply a movie about dirt. The real change lies in our notion of what dirt is. The movie teaches us: "When humans arrived 2 million years ago, everything changed for dirt. And from that moment on, the fate of dirt and humans has been intimately linked." But more than the film and the lessons that it teaches, DIRT the Movie is a call to action.
"The only remedy for disconnecting people from the natural world is connecting them to it again."
What we've destroyed, we can heal.
Dirt website
This film is part of the Food For Thought film series, a partnership with The Linda and Honest Weight Food Co-Op. For more information on this series and a list of upcoming films and guest speakers, go to the Food For Thought page.
Tapped
Thursday 11/18 -
Reception 6 PM |
Film 7 PM - $6
Is access to clean drinking water a basic human right, or a commodity that should be bought and sold like any other article of commerce? Stephanie Soechtig's debut feature is an unflinching examination of the big business of bottled water.
From the producers of Who Killed the Electric Car and I.O.U.S.A., this timely documentary is a behind-the-scenes look into the unregulated and unseen world of an industry that aims to privatize and sell back the one resource that ought never to become a commodity: our water.
From the plastic production to the ocean in which so many of these bottles end up, this inspiring documentary trails the path of the bottled water industry and the communities which were the unwitting chips on the table. A powerful portrait of the lives affected by the bottled water industry, this revelatory film features those caught at the intersection of big business and the public's right to water.
Tapped website
This film is part of the Food For Thought film series, a partnership with The Linda and Honest Weight Food Co-Op. For more information on this series and a list of upcoming films and guest speakers, go to the Food For Thought page.
