Babies on June 8th

May 12, 2011
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Wednesday, June 8, 2011 › 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Columbia Public Library, Friends Room
Register to win two free passes to Ragtag Cinema

In the documentary Babies (79 min.), award-winning filmmaker Thomas Balmès simultaneously follows four babies living in different parts of the world, from birth to their first steps. This film joyfully captures the earliest stages of humanity, in Namibia, Mongolia, Japan and the United States, that are at once unique and universal to us all. Check out the trailer below:

We are giving away a pair of free movie passes to Ragtag Cinema this month, with the winners being announced at the June 8th showing of Babies. Be sure to register online for a chance to win the passes.

Check out the official Babies website for more info about the film. If you’re interested, we also have the Babies soundtrack available at DBRL.

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Sisters on the Planet on March 14th

March 8, 2011
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The Columbia Public Library and the League of Women Voters are sponsoring a special showing of the short documentary Sisters on the Planet (30 min.) on Monday March 14th at 7 p.m. in the Columbia Public Library Friends Room. The documentary is part of a program called Climate Change: Global Concerns, Local Actions. While this film is not part of the monthly Center Aisle Cinema series, we’d still encourage you to attend. Here’s some more information from our program guide:

The effects of climate change have been felt by poor women around the world, many of whom are engaged in helping their communities combat drought, floods, crop losses, fuel shortages, etc. Come learn about this topic with the video “Sisters on the Planet” from Oxfam which highlights women in New Orleans, Uganda and Bangladesh who are empowering their communities. After the screening, we’ll have a panel discussion and Q & A session. Cosponsored by the League of Women Voters of Columbia-Boone County. Refreshments at 6:30 p.m.

Check out the Sisters on the Planet video PSA or go to the Sisters on the Planet website for more info.

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