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POOR THINGS

November 29, 2023

Bella, a young woman brought back to life by a genius surgeon, sets out on an adventure across continents to explore an unknown world. Freed from the prejudices of her time and learning about equality and emancipation, Bella achieves amazing growth.

THE TEACHERS’ LOUNGE

November 29, 2023

An idealistic high school teacher who advocates for a student accused of stealing becomes embroiled in conflict when she becomes the target of theft herself. OFFICIAL 2024 OSCAR® SUBMISSION, GERMANY - Best International Feature

THE COLOR PURPLE

November 29, 2023

A story of love and resilience, THE COLOR PURPLE is a decades-spanning tale of one woman’s journey to independence. Celie faces many hardships in her life but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood. FOLLOWED BY Q+A WITH COMPOSER KRIS BOWERS CHOREOGRAPHER FATIMA ROBINSON

A Give Back Screening: THE POLAR EXPRESS

November 20, 2023

Aspen Film and the Wheeler are partnering to give back in December by presenting a screening of the modern holiday favorite THE POLAR EXPRESS. Admission to the film is free. In the spirit of the holidays, attendees are asked to bring either a food or a toy donation for admittance. Paradise Bakery will provide free refreshments at the event.

WOMEN IN THE EQUATION

November 16, 2023

Civil rights, space travel, human computers! March is Women’s History month, and what better way to celebrate women in the history of science than to watch Theodore Melfi’s Academy Award-nominated film, HIDDEN FIGURES. Learn about the challenges and opportunities for girls and women in STEM, then and now. Our short film for the evening is GIRLS WHO CODE created by Aspen Film summer filmmaking camp participants.

LIFE REIMAGINED

November 16, 2023

This evening’s selected films, feature documentary, THE CRASH REEL and short film, TREVOR KENNISON - DAY ONE, portray the frailties of our physical bodies and the ways loved ones, nature, and, technology can help one to overcome a life-threatening injury and continue to lead a resilient life. Our guest Amanda Boxtel will talk with THE CRASH REEL director, Lucy Walker, about the exoskeleton technology that has allowed her to walk again after a skiing accident that resulted in a spinal cord injury. She is the founder of Bridging Bionics with a mission to help individuals who have neurological mobility impairments regain mobility and walk again.

AI: UNTETHERED

November 10, 2023

As artificial intelligence continues to capture our collective imagination, it’s critical that we begin to discuss the incredible and scary ways it can and will impact our lives. The first part of the Science on Screen series features a selection of films that incorporates technology in ways that force us to re-examine our relationship with it. The event will also feature Cristina Nowak and Jessica Ann from aiEDU, a non-profit that works with students and teachers to build AI literacy.