A series of free, public screenings of movies to inspire, enlighten, and heal us in such a time as this.
"People started to write about Night of the Living Dead and called them zombies. I said, ‘Wow, maybe they are.’ To me, they were dead neighbors.”
–filmmaker George A. Romero
As old ideas like white supremacy rise from the dead to devour our society from within, many of us feel like some sort of "reactionary mind virus" has infected half of our country, including many of our own neighbors, with cannibalistic right-wing rage. What do we do when dead ideas stop staying dead and society begins to collapse as a seemingly mindless horde stumbles onward, destroying everything in its path?
This month we will screen the original modern zombie movie, 1968's Night of the Livng Dead by director George A. Romero. Then our panel of experts will discuss with us the symbolic resonance zombies might have for us in our current social and political situation.
Our Expert Panel Features:
Dr. D. Emily Hicks Professor Emerita, Chicano/a Studies and English and Comparative Literature at San Diego State University
Beth Accomando Programmer with Film Geeks SD and KPBS Film Critic
Join us at 7pm (doors 6:30) each month for these free, public screenings, followed by discussion. All are welcome. Click here to reserve your spot, and follow the series to be kept in the loop!
Presented by Ocean Beach Cinema Circle and Resurrection OB
