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2024 Film Discussion Series

Divergence/Convergence

Join us on a year-long journey, or just for this month. Watch from our list of films that reflect Asian-American and Pacific Islander experiences, then join us for a discussion with Joe Ponce.

The month of May continues our year-long journey to learn about our world from the divergent stories that filmmakers of all walks bring to us.  At the beginning of each month we'll release a list of films around a particular theme.  Watch as many as you choose, and at the end of the month, we'll converge for a discussion led by an expert.  How can you get the list?  Stop in the Adult Department at the Tremont Branch or register for this program to receive the list by email.  Titles will be available on DVD, Bluray, or streaming free with your library card through Kanopy and Hoopla. 

May's theme: The Multiple Worlds of Asian American Film

Films to watch:

Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022) -- Streaming on Kanopy and Hoopla and available on DVD and Blu-ray

The Namesake (2007) -- Available on DVD
Yellow Rose (2020) -- Available on DVD

Discussion facilitator: Joe Ponce, associate professor of English at Ohio State University. His research interests include U.S. ethnic and LGBTQ+ literature and culture

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