Racine – The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., offers a vast selection of award-winning cultural films to its patrons. Join fellow film enthusiasts to preview some of this collection as JavaVino, 424 Main St., hosts free screenings on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 5-7 p.m.
October’s film selection, being shown on Saturday, Oct. 11, is Arranged, a cultural drama from the USA, directed by Diane Crespo and Stefan C. Schaefer. Winner of the Best Film Feature in the Brooklyn International Film Festival, this film offers a touching and often hilarious look at two women from very different cultures with much in common, not the least of which are their upcoming “arranged” marriages.
NYC Movie Guide says, “Zoe Lister Jones and Frances Benhamou both give convincing performances that keep you engrossed in the story. The well-written screenplay by Stefan Shaefer breathes life into each character so that neither is one-note—nobody comes across as truly bad or over-the-top...It's very rare to find such a simple story with serious issues as friendship, true love, intolerance and prejudice, yet with an uplifting and hopeful message about how two people from seemingly different backgrounds can have so much in common by just getting to know one another. If everyone in the world were apply this to their own lives, perhaps there would be at least the chance for world peace.
Because this film is not rated, the Racine Public Library is unable to recommend it for children under age 17.
JavaVino offers appetizers, wine and coffee for purchase during the film. Participants are encouraged to then visit Downtown Racine’s finest restaurants for dinner.
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